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Anna Filly Photography

Anna Filly Photography

Roanoke, Virginia Wedding Photographer specializing in timeless wedding, engagement and lifestyle photos.

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MEET ANNA

Hi friends! I’m Anna Filly, a Wedding & Portrait photographer in Virginia. I love hosting dinner parties, sparkling water, & magnifying love through the art of photography. I have a slight obsession with fresh cut flowers, ice cream is my guilty pleasure & crinkling nose laughter is my muse. Grab something sweet & browse the site! I’m so glad you’re here.

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Anna is amazing! Not only is she so sweet, but also she does a fabulous job bringing a group of people together in a creative and photogenic way. She is great at teaching both guys and gals, who may be camera shy, how to be a part of creating a great photo.

LIBBY McCULLEY 
Pensacola, Florida

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2020-03-03T12:24:59-05:00

LIBBY McCULLEY 
Pensacola, Florida

Anna is amazing! Not only is she so sweet, but also she does a fabulous job bringing a group of people together in a creative and photogenic way. She is great at teaching both guys and gals, who may be camera shy, how to be a part of creating a great photo.
https://www.annafillyblog.com/testimonials/libby-mcculley/
Working with Anna was amazing, her photography is beautiful. She did such a great job on our engagement session and I cannot wait for her to do our wedding day. Anna made my fiancee and me feel so comfortable and that we could just be ourselves during our photo session. She brings out the best in people.

SARRA CUSHEN
Biloxi, Mississippi

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2020-03-03T12:28:50-05:00

SARRA CUSHEN
Biloxi, Mississippi

Working with Anna was amazing, her photography is beautiful. She did such a great job on our engagement session and I cannot wait for her to do our wedding day. Anna made my fiancee and me feel so comfortable and that we could just be ourselves during our photo session. She brings out the best in people.
https://www.annafillyblog.com/testimonials/sarra-cushen/
I am not a girl that loves pictures of herself. Anna made the entire process wonderful. From capturing our engagement to praying with me & my husband was we walked into marriage, she made us feel so loved and special during those times. My wedding party raved about how great she was to them as well. She helped make my engagement day, engagement , wedding day, and 1st anniversary photos more beautiful!

KAYLA PIKE
proposal / engagement / wedding / anniversary
Birmingham, Alabama

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2020-03-03T12:49:52-05:00

KAYLA PIKE
proposal / engagement / wedding / anniversary
Birmingham, Alabama

I am not a girl that loves pictures of herself. Anna made the entire process wonderful. From capturing our engagement to praying with me & my husband was we walked into marriage, she made us feel so loved and special during those times. My wedding party raved about how great she was to them as well. She helped make my engagement day, engagement , wedding day, and 1st anniversary photos more beautiful!
https://www.annafillyblog.com/testimonials/kayla-pike/
Anna did a fantastic job at connecting with us as a couple! Her passion is evident in her interactions and the final result! We never felt like we were “just a client.”

RACHEL RAUSCH
Birmingham, Alabama
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2020-03-03T12:59:36-05:00
RACHEL RAUSCH
Birmingham, Alabama
Anna did a fantastic job at connecting with us as a couple! Her passion is evident in her interactions and the final result! We never felt like we were “just a client.”
https://www.annafillyblog.com/testimonials/rachel-rausch/
Anna is a pro, she has the perfect personality, she loves what she does, she brings things out of you that you couldn’t do on your own, and she clearly loves the Lord.

NICK HARDEMAN
Cleveland, Georgia
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2020-03-03T13:03:15-05:00
NICK HARDEMAN
Cleveland, Georgia
Anna is a pro, she has the perfect personality, she loves what she does, she brings things out of you that you couldn’t do on your own, and she clearly loves the Lord.
https://www.annafillyblog.com/testimonials/nick-hardeman/
The attention and love you put into every picture made our experience absolutely perfect!

ANDEE THOMAS
Mobile, Alabama

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2020-03-03T13:03:41-05:00

ANDEE THOMAS
Mobile, Alabama

The attention and love you put into every picture made our experience absolutely perfect!
https://www.annafillyblog.com/testimonials/andee-thomas/
Anna was fantastic, Very friendly and helpful with advice when I asked for it. The entire experience was great. She went above and beyond what she needed to do. I also really enjoyed the various poses she had us do. These were things we would have not thought of in the moment and probably ever. I was so caught up emotionally. Everything came out wonderfully because of her.

THAD DAVID
Pass Christian, Mississippi + Pensacola, Florida
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2020-03-03T13:06:08-05:00
THAD DAVID
Pass Christian, Mississippi + Pensacola, Florida
Anna was fantastic, Very friendly and helpful with advice when I asked for it. The entire experience was great. She went above and beyond what she needed to do. I also really enjoyed the various poses she had us do. These were things we would have not thought of in the moment and probably ever. I was so caught up emotionally. Everything came out wonderfully because of her.
https://www.annafillyblog.com/testimonials/thad-david/
Anna makes you feel like you are the MOST BEAUTIFUL person/couple in the world. Her sweet words make you feel so comfortable during your shoot. She does such a great job of really seeing and understanding what you want in your photographs and it really comes out in the work she produces!

KAYLA PARAZINE
Mobile, Alabama
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2020-03-03T13:07:12-05:00
KAYLA PARAZINE
Mobile, Alabama
Anna makes you feel like you are the MOST BEAUTIFUL person/couple in the world. Her sweet words make you feel so comfortable during your shoot. She does such a great job of really seeing and understanding what you want in your photographs and it really comes out in the work she produces!
https://www.annafillyblog.com/testimonials/kayla-parazine/
Anna has a passion for people and for photography. When she mixes the two, she is unstoppable! On top of all that, she is the sweetest, most thoughtful, and kindest person. Meeting with Anna one-on-one prior to the big day was one of my favorite parts of my experience with her. She made sure that we not only built a professional relationship, but also a life long friendship as well!

SAMANTHA CLARK
Fairhope, Alabama

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2020-03-03T13:08:23-05:00

SAMANTHA CLARK
Fairhope, Alabama

Anna has a passion for people and for photography. When she mixes the two, she is unstoppable! On top of all that, she is the sweetest, most thoughtful, and kindest person. Meeting with Anna one-on-one prior to the big day was one of my favorite parts of my experience with her. She made sure that we not only built a professional relationship, but also a life long friendship as well!
https://www.annafillyblog.com/testimonials/samantha-clark/
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Its finally starting to warm up here in Virginia! Its finally starting to warm up here in Virginia!  Judah and I went to the local nursery last week & picked up a few herbs and other plants. 🌿🌸🤍
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During my social media break, Dave built some raised bed planters and I have never been so excited to fill something with dirt !! Its going to be so fun planting & playing in the dirt with my little guy!
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For the first time everrrr I've germinated a few seeds and they are starting to sprout!! Just look at these little guys!
hey, friend !👋🏻 It’s me, Anna. After a cr hey, friend !👋🏻
It’s me, Anna.  After a crazy hard winter, I decided to take a little sabbatical from social media for Lent and it helped reset my heart in so many ways!
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I definitely missed the social aspect of social media though.  I missed YOU.  Prioritizing people and connecting with others is such a big ole part of my heart.  Now that I've taken a little break, I feel like I can do that better than I did before-- and for that I'm grateful.
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With less time scrolling during my heavy season, I've felt less stressed and frazzled.  It's been easier to find joy in the day, and soak up the little gems of gratitude throughout it.  My heart has been quieter, and therefore more receptive to hear the Lord's voice.  Here are three takeaways from this little venture:
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1. Life works in seasons.  There is a beginning, a middle and an end to everything.
2. Seasons of pruning are often the Lords way to preparing us for substantial growth.
3. Sometimes, waiting patiently is the bravest, and most courageous thing you can do. (Psalm 27:14)
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I’m excited to connect again. It’s good to be back 🤍
Hoppy Easter Sunday from our family to yours ! 🌸🐰🌿🐣 Jesus is ALIVE !!
Ya'll. I absolutely love Valentines Day. There. Ya'll.  I absolutely love Valentines Day.  There. I said it.  I also love love love to bake.  Combine those two things and you have this amazing sugar cookie recipe.  The cookies come out perfectly cookie cuttered (is that a word?) and simply divine.
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The best part?  Littles LOVE them and this years batch was so fun to make with Judah!!!
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I've blogged the whole recipe for you and trust me when I say you'll want to keep it and use it again and again 🙌🏻💌🍫🤍
Y’all Valentines Day is my forever favorite but Y’all Valentines Day is my forever favorite but someone *me* forgot to set up a baby sitter for our date night and now Dave and I are going to celebrate from home.
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Never fear though-- because one of our FAVORITE ways to "date each other from home " just came in the mail!!!!!
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We just received our newest box from HelloFresh and are planning a romantic night in this weekend.  I am so excited. I absolutely love to cook, but its so convenient when I don't have to prep anything ahead of time.  Dave thoroughly enjoys helping cook but he's a man who needs everything laid out in front of him.  That's why 9 times out of 10 Dave is the one leading in cooking our HelloFresh meals while I take a backseat and let him lead.  Dave directs, while I cut, slice and take direction.  I'll sip something sparkling while he wears one of my aprons as music plays over the record player.
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This Valentines Day you can find Dave and I eating in, and snuggled up 💌🥂🍫🌹

Want to try @hellofresh ?! I can save you $40 ! Link in profile 🥂
It’s been a week, & I truly thought the words wo It’s been a week, & I truly thought the words would have come by now.
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Almost a year ago, my family & I joined thousands of other families across the country and began quarantining, wearing masks & being cautious.  A deadly disease was on the rise, & we wanted to do our part. 
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A few days ago, that disease took the life of someone so special to me. She was a client, a fellow wedding vendor & a friend. 
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Heather was someone who would hug you as soon as she met you. She had this way of being honest, sincere & heartfelt in all that she did. She loved her friends, served her clients faithfully & did it all with the love of her life by her side.
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The two of them brought so many wedding days & memorable moments to life for their clients.  It doesn’t seem real that she’s gone. I’ll miss her so much.  Her hugs, her laughter & her conversation....Stay safe, my sweet friends 🤍
Happy Birthday, my love.
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You are my hero, my best friend & my favorite person.
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Thank you for sharing life with me, loving our family & always standing up for what is right in the most beautiful way.
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You are the horizon , & I am the sea 🤍
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(Sorry I’m a day late, but you won’t even see this until like 72628482 weeks from now.😉)
hey friend 👋🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I hey friend 👋🏻
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I hope wherever you are, you feel as bundled & cozy as we do! We are preparing for a huge snow storm to hit, & I am so excited for Judah’s first *real* snow experience. (I mean can you even handle imagining his bundled chubby toddler self, with his happy dimples cheeks & red nose ?! 😆😍)
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Anyways, if you’re new here, I’m Anna. A wife to Dave, momma to Judah & professional photog- I love life & capturing as much of it as I can !!
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Over the next few days I’ll be watching for snow & thinking of creative ways to keep our toddler occupied while we are snowed in !! Any ideas ?! ❄️
Life is beautiful. It’s exotic & wonderful, full Life is beautiful. It’s exotic & wonderful, full of adventure& full of love. As we learn, as we grow, it just gets sweeter, more enriched.
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You will go through hard things. Sometimes those hard things seem overwhelming & unavoidable.
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But... love. Love makes the hard things  meaningful.
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Life is full of ups & downs & I don’t just want to showcase the ups to you. I want to be honest , real. There is a power in being real.  It connects us to people. But I havent known what to say. 🤍
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You have been so sweet to message & check in. Dave & I have been in a season of waiting, hoping, & praying. We prayed for a miracle. We hoped for a positive outcome... and when we heard what we hoped we would not hear... our hearts broke.
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Grief is such a strange thing. One minute you’re fine & the next you’re on the floor. It comes in waves, crashing hard one moment, & pulling away, barely there the next. 
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Grief cannot be explained, but neither can the peace that comes with it when Jesus is who you’re clinging too in the midst of it all.  I told a friend this week “In so many seasons, I have asked God, ‘WHERE ARE YOU?!’ But in this season, I know exactly where he is. He’s here with me, in the midst of all of my pain, he won’t let go of me. He mourns with me, & his love is the hug that my soul craves.”
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In the midst of the peace & the ever crashing emotions, It’s okay to not be okay.
It’s okay to cry.
It’s okay to say, “ I can’t right now.”
It’s okay to be silent.
It’s okay to want to talk about it.
It’s okay to not say all the right things.
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To friends who wonder HOW to handle when a love one grieves, all I can say is show up. Let them be their tangled mess, but also, let them know you’re there. Send the flowers or make a meal, offer conversation & don’t be offended when they don’t know what to do or say.
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Let them be not okay with you.
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To my friends who find themselves grieving, I understand the weight of loss. I feel the depths of it with you. It’s okay to not be okay.  You can be not okay with me. 
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But also... never forget...
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One day, you will be 🤍

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