Winston Salem, North Carolina


Welcoming a Little Brother


Annie Lievens Photography

 

On July 23, 2025, the studio welcomed a very special new arrival—baby Brooks Thomas. At just six days old, he was the picture of newborn perfection, wrapped snugly in a soft blue bow swaddle, sleeping peacefully as if he knew this day was all about him.


This session was extra meaningful because I’ve had the joy of photographing this family for three years. From their first big milestones to the quiet in-between moments, I’ve watched their story unfold. Now, they’re celebrating the arrival of a surprise baby boy, joining his loving parents and proud big sister.


Brooks’ session was filled with tender sibling moments, tiny details, and the kind of stillness that only comes in those early newborn days. His big sister beamed with pride, and his parents radiated the warmth of a family whose hearts have grown in the best possible way.


Every newborn session tells a unique story, and Brooks’ is one of joyful surprise and overflowing love. These portraits will serve as a reminder of how beautifully life can change in an instant, and how each new chapter adds richness to a family’s legacy.

A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a light blue bow blanket rests peacefully on white bedding.
Small baby lies peacefully sleeping in white bedding wearing light blue outfit with matching bow.
A newborn baby sleeping peacefully wrapped in white and light blue blankets tied in a bow.
Close-up of a sleeping baby's ear and head against white bedding, wearing light blue clothing.
A peaceful sleeping newborn baby swaddled in soft light blue blanket against white background.
A newborn baby sleeps peacefully in white swaddle while being cradled in someone wearing a light blue shirt.
A person in a light blue button-down shirt tenderly holds a sleeping newborn baby against a white background.
A tender moment shows a parent in a light blue shirt holding their sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a blue bow swaddle.
A gentle moment captured as a child with a white bow leans over a sleeping baby in soft light.
Mother in floral dress tenderly holds sleeping newborn baby wrapped in light blue swaddle blanket.
A series of tender images showing a mother in light blue clothing holding and gazing lovingly at her sleeping newborn baby.
Family in matching light blue and white outfits share intimate moments against a white studio backdrop.
Family wearing coordinated light blue and white outfits poses together on a white background in a photo collage.
A sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a light blue bow is held gently against someone wearing a white lace dress.
A family wearing light blue and white outfits poses together in a series of four connected studio portraits.
Family in coordinating blue and white outfits pose together on light wood floor in candid lifestyle portraits.
A couple in soft blue and white attire lovingly gazes at their newborn baby against a white backdrop.
Loving parent in soft blue dress cradles sleeping newborn baby on white bed in a series of gentle poses.
A heartwarming series of candid family portraits showing natural expressions while wearing coordinated white and light blue outfits.
Mother and newborn baby wearing matching pale blue outfits laying together peacefully on white bedding.
Family sitting together on white couch while looking at newborn baby indoors.
A sleeping newborn baby swaddled in light blue fabric rests peacefully next to parent in tender moment.
Mom and baby lying on their backs together on a white blanket, wearing soft linen outfits with a light blue bow accent.

 

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Annie Lievens Photography is a fine art portrait photographer based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving Forsyth County and the surrounding areas of North Carolina. I specialize in timeless, heirloom-quality images that celebrate motherhood, family, and life’s most meaningful moments. From maternity and newborn sessions to milestone and family portraits, I offer a calm, guided experience designed to be as stress-free as possible. If you're looking for a Winston-Salem photographer who blends soft, natural light with intentional storytelling, I would be honored to serve you and your family.