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I’m Lexi
A chocolate lab lover and self-proclaimed cheese addict. I’m obsessed with HGTV home shows, the scent of french lavender, and traveling to all the places.
I’ve been a professional photographer for nearly two decades, and I’ve spent much of that time also teaching photography in a high school classroom. I have a passion for helping people find their voice with photography so they can make their camera work for them—either by running a business or just by finding joy in the process of creating
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HEY PHOTOGRAPHERS! The Best Beginner Camera Settings
Just got a new camera and wondering where you should start with your camera settings? This free guide gives you all the recommended settings when you are just starting out—from focus modes, to ISO, to getting off auto mode. These are the settings I have given my students for 15 years…I promise they work!