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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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IMG_4186-2Only once in my life have I ever wondered if God allowed me to have a twin (based on personality) that I didn’t know about, and that was when I met Susan.

Two years ago, on Christmas eve, Susan and her family came to our church for the very first time.  The air was crisp and we all hoped for snow as we prepared for our candle lit Christmas Eve service.  Carols and the story of Christ’s birth filled the evening as our small congregation celebrated the birth of our Savior.  It was so quaint, so warm and wonderful.

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It’s funny how God can bring people into your life in an instant.  Looking back, I had no idea on that night how much Susan and her family would come to mean to me.

IMG_4287-2Susan is a creative soul.  She loves  crafting, baking and creating but most of all, she is a people person with a warm tender, energetic spirit.  We could talk for hours about anything and everything.  One of our favorite things to do is simply bake, drink coffee and spend an evening in endless conversation.  I just love her.

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This season of my life has been a season of decision making and Susan has been such an amazing support system.  She encouraged me to follow my dreams- no matter what.  In doing that she instantly supported my dreams of pursing Photography more passionately and was one of the first to invest in my services.

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She’ll never know how much I appreciate that.  That being said, she gave me the opportunity to capture her beautiful self for her business in Realting.  She is one of Virginia’s finest realtors and holds countless awards for her accomplishments.

IMG_4128-2Being a realtor isn’t a job to her, it’s her passion.  She does it so flawlessly and enjoys the priceless friendships she makes in the process.  These new photos are to promote her flourishing business in the upcoming year.   I can’t get over how stunning this woman is, both inside, and out!

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xoxo

Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: baking, beautiful, business photos, Coffee, Dreams, endless conversation, friends, home, lifestyle, passion, Photography, realting, realtor, susan stynes, talking, virginia

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  1. A Farewell Surprise | ANNA FILLY says:
    January 5, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    […] was kickin’ game night booty.  Then, the door bell rang.  Susan (you may remember her from here!) answered the door.  Suddenly a large mass of people filled the room and screamed […]

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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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Faith Marvelee you are all things vibrant, adventurous & you live life to the fullest. You are a living exclamation mark 🥹♥️ You have the biggest heart and love tending to those younger than you (babies). You love the idea of being a momma & are always quick to keep your siblings in line. Yo don’t do anything halfway- you’re ALL IN! If there is music, you’re dancing. If someone needs help, you’re the first to offer assistance. You rarely sit still & if you’re moving, you’re running. You’re my only child who potty trained in one week just because they wanted to! You’re spicy & fun, carefree and tender. I love you, little one. Cheers to three !!

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 What a whimsically adventure we are on. Who would have thought that this little life would be ours ? The days are long & the years are short. We are laughing through the heartache & seeking out the good. The ordinary joys that fill our chaotic days are what make us grateful. I’m so thankful for you. You’re are always willing to say “yes”, you are the first to volunteer to put a kid (and simultaneously yourself) to bed, you are relentlessly laidback (even if your wife things urgency is necessary at times), you were made for music, you desire nothing more out of life than to live it quietly & work with your hands, you’re witty & loyal & simple & kind.

The more we do life together, the more I see how we are velcroed together. Choosing each other, day by day, has made us whole. Even when the waves of life crash over us & knock the breath out of us, I always come up for air, looking for you. You’re my safe place. You’re home.

You’re so many things… but my favorite thing is that you’re mine. Happy birthday, Dave the babe✨🫶🏻
Well hello there ☀️   2026 has had the sweetest a Well hello there ☀️  

2026 has had the sweetest and slowest start.   The kids are praying for snow days, Dave is building garden beds (eeeekkk!!) and I’m caught up in a new book series.

Photography has already been SO fun.  Last week I spent a few days photographing the @restandplay30A retreat in sunshine-soaked 30A Florida.  It was SO fun connecting with the attendees and being refreshed by the precious reminder that rest and play are necessary.

While at the retreat, I felt the nudge to start blogging again.  
Who remembers when I used to blog each week?! 

At first I brushed it off.  But the more I thought about it, the more I realized how much I missed the connection and creative outlet blogging offered me.  Writing will always be special for me.  I have journals upon journals to prove it.  But writing in a way that allows for me to connect to others is something that I just can’t shake.

So, I’m posting this online, for the whole world to see.  You can expect at least 12 blog posts from me this year.  I’m hoping for more, but let’s not bite off more than we can chew 😉. Everything ranging from my most favorite photography works to everyday life as a momma of four, to gardening and everything in between.  I cannot wait to meet you over at www.annafilly.com/blog/ 👒♥️🌼
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The most anticipated sessions of the season are ready & waiting! Twenty minutes and the most stress free, joy filled experience with your favorite people. It doesn’t get any sweeter than that! As a mom of four littles, I know how fleeting every season is— so let me help you capture as much of it as we can !

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We have had such a marvelous Summer. Long days spent outside, exploring & playing with friends. Our precious family of six has had so many adventures embracing the joy laced chaos of “Why not ?! It’s Summertime !”

Some of our favorite moments have been ….
Staying up late, picnics at the park & ice cream dates in our pjs. Trips to the pool, adventures at creek & our yearly getaway to the beach have been where everyone’s favorite memories have been made. 

Cheers to summer 2025. You were so sweet to us 🥹🏔️🌸☀️🌊🍦🚲
There truly aren’t words to describe all that the There truly aren’t words to describe all that the last two weeks held for me & my team as we adventured into the heart of Africa. From sharing the liberating love of Jesus to camping in Zambia, every aspect of our trip has left me grateful, joyful & brimming with hope. To know Jesus is to know peace. To know the perfect love of our gracious daddy God is to know who you are in Him. 

I’m so utterly grateful. 🫶🏻🇿🇦

Thank you to my sweet husband for holding down the fort while I was gone. Thank you to my friends who helped with my littles, dropped off food & loved us like family. Thank you to my team for all that we experienced together. Thank you to our mission partners who are literal ANGELS & get to water & care for the seeds that were planted.  What a gift, what a joy. I’m sure I’ll spend weeks processing all that transpired. But for now, here are a few of my favorite moments & memories.
Every single bloom was a labor of love 👒🌸🌻 Each y Every single bloom was a labor of love 👒🌸🌻

Each year the garden has a specific genre. Last year it was how the volunteer Zinnias took over.  This year it’s how the pumpkins have a mind of their own. 🤷🏻‍♀️ But, no matter the genre it’s always magical to watch things grow.

No garden is perfect, but having a garden is so worth it. It’s my first year where I have been in the dirt & seeing the fruit of my labor each & every month. So thankful for all that this year’s garden is teaching me 🌼 

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I’ve never been more thankful to be their momma th I’ve never been more thankful to be their momma than I am in this moment. Getting a front row seat to their little lives is the greatest gift. We are in the “good ole days” & I am soaking up every minute. It’s hard. There are days where I struggle. But then I’m reminded that that’s the point. My job isn’t to be perfect, my job is to point these little ones to Christ. He is perfect & he is full of liberation & life. What a joy to be their mom. What a gift it is to watch them grow up 🤍

Currently in my feels the day before Lina turns three ! 🥹🫶🏻

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