Winston Salem, North Carolina


Everly's Classic Heirlooms


Annie Lievens Photography

 

Four years old feels like a turning point — still full of wonder and innocence, but with a mind that's suddenly asking bigger questions, noticing more, becoming herself in the most vivid ways.


This is Everly — my daughter. At age four, she is bold and beautiful, inquisitive and imaginative, and growing so quickly that sometimes I wish I could press pause. She changes so much every year, and this stage — this sweet, curious, radiant season — has been one of our very favorites.


Her Classic Heirloom session in our studio was something I knew I wanted to do just for her. Blonde curls, wide eyes, and that light she brings into every room — she absolutely lit up in front of the camera. She felt special, seen, and proud to be the one in front of mama’s lens.


And the best part? Now she sees her portrait hanging in our home — and she knows it matters. She sees herself celebrated. Cherished. Treasured.

Portrait of a child with a white bow in their short blonde hair wearing a white top against a white background, smiling warmly.
A young child with short blonde hair wearing white clothing and a bow hair accessory.
A young child with a short bob haircut wearing a white bow accessory looks down pensively against a white background.
Portrait of a young child with blonde bob-length hair and a white hair bow on a white background.
Portrait of a young child with a short blonde bob haircut and white bow smiling warmly against a white background.

Heirloom Portraits Aren’t Just for Us — They’re for Them, Too


As parents, we often think about portraits as something we’ll look back on one day. And of course, that’s true. But I also believe these photos are for our children, too.


They’re for the little girl who walks past her framed portrait and says, “That’s me.”

For the moments she asks, “Was I always that small?” or “What was I like when I was 4?”

For the reminder that she has always been loved, deeply and intentionally.


Heirloom portraiture is about honoring childhood — and giving our children the gift of seeing just how much they mean to us.

If you’re waiting for the “perfect time,” let this be your gentle nudge — this is the time.


Not because your child sits still or smiles just right, but because they’re changing with every passing season.

You’ll never regret capturing them as they are right now — and they’ll never forget

seeing themselves treasured on your walls.


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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.