Winston Salem, North Carolina


Why Choose an In-Home Newborn Session | Nash Louise’s Story


Annie Lievens Photography

 

Comfort, Connection, and Creating Memories at Home


When Meghan and Hunter welcomed their daughter, Nash Louise, into the world, they knew they wanted her first portraits to feel deeply personal. On August 17, 2025, I visited their Winston Salem home for an in-home newborn session—a choice that turned out to be perfect for their family.


Their home, filled with natural light and meaningful spaces, became the backdrop for portraits that looked like they belonged in a magazine. From cozy moments in the nursery to family snuggles with their dog, Stetson, every image reflected real life and real love.


In-home sessions allow families to stay comfortable, eliminate travel with a newborn, and create portraits filled with personal meaning. Whether it’s rocking your baby in the nursery you lovingly prepared or capturing quiet moments in the family living room, these images tell your unique story.


Newborn portraits are more than posed photographs—they’re the beginning of your family’s legacy. Choosing an in-home newborn session in Winston Salem ensures that legacy is rooted in your own space, surrounded by the people (and pets!) you love most.

Close-up macro shots of a sleeping newborn baby's delicate features against soft white bedding.
A newborn baby rests peacefully on a couch while a watchful black dog lies nearby.
Family relaxing together on white couch with dog and baby in bright modern living room with blue artwork.
Minimalist nursery features dark wood crib against white walls with scattered decorative accents.
Family relaxes on white armchair in bright living room with sleeping dog and blue artwork on wall.
A tender moment captured in sequence showing a person in denim holding a newborn baby swaddled in white.
Family sits together in white living room with crib and natural decor.
Mother holding newborn baby wrapped in light blue bow while smiling warmly in casual white outfit.
A couple dancing together in a bright white nursery room with a wooden crib and plush rug.
A family enjoying quiet moments together in their living room with dogs on a white couch.
Tiny baby feet resting on an adult's arm against a light background, showing delicate toes and soft pink skin.
Gray scruffy dog wearing bandana lounges on patterned carpet near furniture.
A newborn baby lying on a floral blue and white patterned blanket showing profiles from various angles.
Gray mixed breed dog rests on patterned carpet by white chair and wooden table in bright living room.
Nursery scene with dark wood crib, white walls, and natural lighting.
Newborn wearing light blue bow headband rests on delicate floral pattern background.
Intimate family moment in bright living room with white armchair and wooden accents.
A sequence of interior photos showing a modern nursery room with white walls, natural light and wooden crib.
A tender moment between partners as they embrace on a porch with soft light, wearing denim and white clothing.
Baby lying in white crib on light blue bedding viewed through wooden slats.
Minimalist nursery room with dark wood crib, white decor, and wooden rocking horse on round cream area rug.
Family photo session in bright room with white and denim clothing.
Baby crib with pale blue floral bedding and wooden spindles.
Parents cuddling with newborn baby on white couch with blue abstract art on wall.
A tender moment as a parent cradles a newborn baby wrapped in a blue bow against a light neutral background.
Parents sharing intimate moment with newborn baby on couch beneath blue wall art.
Candid family photos in bright living room with modern white furniture.
Parent in denim shirt and khakis holds and comforts a small baby in a bright white nursery.
Collection of cropped photos showing someone in denim shirt holding and examining a piece of white cloth with gentle hands.
A couple stands with their newborn baby in a bright nursery with white walls and dark wood crib.
Row of white and colorful books arranged on long floating wall shelf with decorative animal bookends.
Couple holding newborn in bright living room with sleeping dog on rug and coastal decor.
Close-up of hands gently cradling sleeping newborn baby against denim shirt.
Pet dog laying next to window with soft diffused daylight streaming through sheer curtains.
A sleeping newborn baby cradled in denim-clad arms.
Set of three artificial olive trees in black planters against a neutral wall with modern paneling and brass accents.
Soft blue and white nursery decor with framed artwork on shelf.
A decorative white dresser with brass handles displays a plush fox toy and pillow next to a white diaper pail.
Parents sharing a tender moment with their baby in a minimalist white nursery with dark wood crib.
Sweet tender moments of a baby being cradled and kissed in a white room.
Four images show someone holding a baby wearing a light blue bow while standing in a softly lit indoor setting.
Parents lean over dark wood crib with floral bedding while tending to their newborn.
Peaceful baby sleeping soundly in light blue clothing against patterned bedding in wooden crib.

 

Thank you for spending time here!

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.