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Anna Filly Photography

Anna Filly Photography

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

Dreamy Mobile, Alabama Engagement Session at the Avenue of Oaks | Blake + Kelsey

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The twinkle on her ring finger didn’t even amount to the twinkle she held in her eyes when she looked at him.  His smile caught hers and he pulled her close.  The tulle of her skirt flared a bit at the sudden movement, and she caught her breath as their lips met softly….

That was within the first five minutes of our session together– and I was already melting in adoration of Kelsey + Blake’s love for each other!!   These two come alive in each other’s presence.  From Kelsey’s sweet elegance and Blake’s lively charm, they’re the most perfect match in every way!

This past August, Blake invited Kelsey out to Horn Island to catch crabs for a cookout with friends.  They spent the entire day at the islands swimming, not catching a single crab. Around sunset a boat pulled up, and within the boat was a sign asking Kelsey to marry Blake!  Shocked and slightly confused, Kelsey laughed as she explained to me that she had no idea what was going on.  Then, as soon as it all clicked, she couldn’t say yes fast enough!!

I met Kelsey & Blake under the sweet and dreamy trees of the Avenue of Oaks at Springhill College.  We has SO much fun capturing these two and creating gorgeous portraiture.  Kelsey & Blake are naturals in front of the camera and I am absolutely THRILLED to photograph their wedding next year!!!

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AH!  Love these two 🙂  Happy Monday!!!

xoxo

AnnaFilly

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Hi there! I’m Anna Filly, a Wedding & Portrait photographer in the sweet, deep South. 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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I am a momma of four little ones. Four little live I am a momma of four little ones. Four little lives look to me for comfort, direction & love. It’s the most magical calling. My days are filled with play & discovery & my nights are filled with feedings, reassurances & sleeplessness. I have struggled so much with balance in this season. Is the work/motherhood balance ever perfect ? (Asking for a friend 🙋🏻‍♀️). One thing raising four little kiddos ages 3 & under has taught me is that it all goes by waaaaay to quickly. This season won’t last forever. It won’t be long before Judah starts grade school & Lina starts to walk. Before I know it ,our foster son will be joining a sports team & our foster daughter will crawling. 
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The most meaningful moments are found in what seems to be the most mundane.  Knowing my kids, loving them & growing with them means I must forsake all else & just be with them. To me, that’s what matters most about being a mommy. Letting go of expectations, people pleasing & perfection is the key. 
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I love this season. It’s grown me leaps & bounds. It is such an honor. It’s a joy to be called “mommy”. I have incredible women who have raised me & walked along side me throughout my life. I am so grateful for each of them & all they have taught me. I’m grateful for my foster children’s birth mom. She’s such a beautiful human ! I’m in awe of the moms that I get to do life with & they ways they love their families.  Motherhood is hard & wonderful, selfless & humbling. I have never been more grateful for this little life 🤍
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Cait & Brad celebrated their love with their most favorite people in Richmond, Virginia. Bright colors, tender moments & JOY echoed in every detail of their wedding day. It was so much fun capturing them !! 
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I got home at 2am but by golly it was worth it !! 
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Aren’t they cute ?!
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These last two weeks have held so much for our little family. One day I will share all that has happened & I will ooo and ahh over the ways the Lord has been ever faithful. 
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But for now, I will say this: God is gracious & kind. Our family is thrilled to welcome our foster son’s littlest sister into our home. This sweet baby was born one week ago today. I got to be in the delivery room with her momma & cheer her on as she brought this precious baby into the world. She’s so lovely. She looks just like her brother did when he was first born ! The resemblance is breathtaking. 
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Our family is so grateful for these birth parents, for this new life & that our journey with them gets to continue. Foster care is hard, but it is beautiful. I will never stop praising Jesus for asking us to trust him in this way. It has been one of our greatest journeys.
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And in case you’re doing the math, we have four kids, three and under (3, 13 months, 9 months & a newborn) living under one roof 😉
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Then came Matthew, the kind, well grounded man who swept her off of her feet. Matthew is hospitable, thoughtful, warm & fun. He’s the first to hug you & feed you, offering you company & conversation as you sit at his table.

When Karley fell in love with Matthew, all of her friends did too because he let Karley be exactly who she was, & somehow she became better.

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Photographing fresh babies never gets old 🤍

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Melanie & Matthew’s wedding day was captured in Point Clear, Alabama at the Grand Hotel. What a beautiful, stunning day full of captivating details & precious moments.

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A huge thank you to @kaylanchisholmphotography for these beautiful images 🫶🏻

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