9,585. That's how many photos are on my phone right now - and counting!  Mothers tend to be the documenters and memory makers in families. With a camera in your back pocket, it's both easier and harder than ever to document family life. I asked Miranda Hayek of Blossom Blue Photography and Blossom Blue Studios to be our first expert guest on the podcast and to talk about photographing the first year. Miranda gives tips on how to best photograph your baby, when to hire a photographer, creating systems for organizing and storing photos to reduce overwhelm. She beautifully shares about how photos and videos aid in preserving memories and building legacy and connection, as well as the importance of embracing the messy beauty of postpartum and early parenthood as part of your family's story. About Miranda: Miranda Hayek, MA, is the artist behind Blossom Blue Photography and the creative director of Blossom Blue Studios, a team of creative artists offering fine art products and visual storytelling services throughout Long Beach and worldwide. She is known for her warm personality, engaging editorial approach and sought out for her captivating imagery and nostalgic films.   Her focus is to document everyday connection and movement from an organic perspective in order to produce archival fine art pieces and digital content that hold a visual story of your legacy to hold and share today and for generations to come.  Resources:Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Instagram: @blossombluephoto Editorial Fine Art Website Workbook for Telling Your Birth Story