Sable,
Lexi certainly looks like a sweet dear cutie. I would like to meet her when you are back in the Villages.
I saw something on the Today show where pet owners can get great pictures by holding their pets favorite ball or toy just above the camera. First you must play a game or two with them in which they chase the toy when you toss it to them to play with. If it works well, Lexi will stop and look at her toy waiting for you to toss it to her. You take the picture while she is focusing on the toy.
Hope it works for you!