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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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Lorin

Lorin married Chase at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile, Alabama, & the celebration continued at The Fort Conde Inn

“Working with Anna was such a joy! She has a wonderfully bright and upbeat personality that made everyone feel comfortable. Her talent and experience gave me confidence throughout the entire process. Trusting her to capture our memories was one of the best decisions we made!”

Leslie

Leslie & Ronnel’s engagement session took place in the heart of downtown Mobile, Alabama

“Working with Anna was such a dream. I am one of those people that was actually nervous about taking engagement photos for fear of being in awkward positions or something. But not with Anna, she is such a professional and made us feel super comfortable, almost like a friend was taking our photos. She is such a sweet soul and a truly talented photographer, you’d be making a mistake if you didn’t hire her to take your photos. Our photos came out BEAUTIFUL! Better than I could have ever imagined. Thank you Anna!”

Sarabeth

Sarabeth married her husband, John, tied the knot at Canterbury United Methodist Church and the Reception was held at the Club in Birmingham, Alabama

“Anna did our engagement and wedding photos and we were so impressed! We LOVED them! She was so easy to work with and was so patient with answering my thousands of questions. Loved working with her. We will definitely be using her again in the future!!!”

Amber

Amber Housley hosts the Inspired Retreat each year for creative business owners just outside of Nashville, Tennessee.

Anna does an incredible job at capturing exceptional details. She is able to coordinate large groups while maintaining a positive energy level and atmosphere. She is enthusiastic and passionate about what she does, and you can see it in her photos! Anna is amazing to work with!

Mary

Mary and her family live outside Oneonta, Alabama.  The images from their family session were used to adopt their fifth son, Jack

Anna was such a joy to work with during our recent lifestyle session for our adoption profile book. It was important to show the true essence of our home on a typical day and Anna did just that. She was so fun and immediately put us all at ease with her sweet and spirited demeanor. Our four sons adored her, she played and laughed and even crawled into their fort with them. We enjoyed our session so much that we were sad to see it end but were excited to see what Anna had captured.  Our gallery was everything that I had hoped for and more. She captured our personalities and our home perfectly. Anna is such a talented photographer and you can really see that in the quality of her images. We couldn’t recommend Anna Filly Photography enough.

Josie

Josi married JR at Hedge Farm right outside of Memphis, Tennessee 

Anna photographed our wedding, and we were so thankful she did! Not only were we so pleased with our images, but we’re so thankful to have a fun, stress-free and sentimental time with Anna on our wedding day! She was flexible and helped make the wedding day go smoothly! We were/are very thankful for this talented photographer and friend! 

Bekai

Bekai was a senior at Oneonta High School and now attends Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama

Anna was the first person to professionally photograph me and it was SUCH a great experience!! She builds your confidence so much as she photographs you and she thinks about all the little details!! She even catered to my insecurities which made a huge difference when looking at the final pictures:) 100% recommend for anything. She is such a light & a genuinely sweet person!

Taylor

Taylor married Samuel at the Fort Conde Inn

There aren’t enough words in the world to describe how thankful we are that we chose Anna Filly Photography for our wedding day. From the engagement all the way until the end of our wedding night, she went above & beyond for us. We have a forever friend in Anna & she will always be our go to girl for the special events in our lives! 

Tammy

Tammy and her husband John got married at the Battle House Hotel in Mobile, Alabama.  Tammy’s daughter, Lorin, also became an Anna Filly Bride and got married to Chase at the Fort Conde Inn.

“I had the pleasure of working with Anna Filly Photography on several occasions. The first, as a bride. Anna had a way of bringing out and capturing the most authentic version of me and my husband. Her energy and laughter is infectious which puts everyone in front of her camera at ease. When my daughter became engaged, I wanted her to have the same wonderful experience with a photographer.  Without a second thought, we chose Anna Filly photography. As mother of the bride, not only did Anna capture the most radiant images of my daughter, she was meticulous in keeping with the wedding event timeline. By doing so, she made the day easy, allowing me to take in every special moment of the day. “

Kristin

Kristin owns the Society for Creative Founders.  SCF is a company dedicated to investing in creative business owners.  They host a conference each Fall and retreats throughout the year.

Anna is professional, flexible, encouraging and entertaining, exactly what you need in a Conference setting and so much more. As much as we would love for everything to go according to plan, sometimes sessions go longer or shorter than expected or the weather decides not to cooperate with what we originally planned out for the daily schedule.  She goes with the flow but is confident in telling us what she needs in order to make everything work well, along with providing images that always far surpass our expectations. She has the patience of a saint. Rather than getting frustrated when pressures arise, she handles them with professionalism and goes above and beyond to put everyone around her at ease.  Her eye captures the moments that are both seen by everyone and those that happen quietly in the background, the ones that the majority of the time have the biggest impact on our attendees. She is polite, respectful, and works hard, and the joy she exudes is like a breath of fresh air to have around you during a Conference Experience as well. The images that she captures with her eye are always beautifully done, and her clean and classic editing style allows us to stay consistent with our branding, which is incredibly important for our Conference from a longevity perspective so that we can use the images she creates for years to come.

Hannah

Hannah & her family have been photographed by Anna Filly on multiple occasions & through many life events.

I  love working with Anna! Every time she sends me our sneak peaks my expectations are always surpassed! Not only are her photos beautiful, but she is so much fun to work with and she makes every session so easy & fun! 

Nick

Nick married his wife Nicole at the Ruins at Kellum Valley in 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. 

Thad

Thad proposed to Korin on the beaches of Pass Christian, Mississippi and later got married in 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. 

Kayla

Both of Kayla’s children were photographed by Anna Filly.  From Birth through their first year.

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!

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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 🤍
One of my favorite Winter weddings 🤍🌲 I’m One of my favorite Winter weddings 🤍🌲 I’m spoiled with the most wonderful clients & wedding vendor friends. 🌸
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MC, You’re as radiant as ever, and marriage looks perfect on you. #annafillybrides #annafillyphotography
Twirling into 2021 with hope & joy.
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Sharing one of my favorite weddings while I do 😍📷🌟 #annafillybrides #annafillyphotography
Merry Christmas to all, & to all a good night! ✨ Merry Christmas to all, & to all a good night! ✨ 🎄♥️
I hope wherever you are, that your glass is full f I hope wherever you are, that your glass is full filled. I hope you’re surrounded by those you love most & that meaningful moments are blossoming & budding all around you. I hope that you’re able to shake off the worries of the world & that your heart is warmed by the love that you have & the love you receive.
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Today is special, and so are you 🤍
2020 has been such a mess. But I’m the midst of 2020 has been such a mess. But I’m the midst of the mess, I find my weary heart full of hope.
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We’ve had doctors appointments on doctor’s appointments over these last few weeks. Dave has had skin biopsies, muscle biopsies, an MRI & countless tests. After a year of weird health concerns & weariness... We still don’t know what is wrong .
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I’m tired. It’s so hard watching the person you love most struggle & suffer. But, in typical David fashion, every step of this uncomfortable journey has made me love him more.
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In the midst of all the uncertainty, Dave has selflessly reminded me of what we are certain of. It’s so appropriate, especially with Christmas being just around the corner.
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We will have trouble in this life. Some experiences won’t make sense, some people will hurt us, some things will be unfair... but then... there’s Jesus.
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There’s Jesus, arms wide open, loving us just because we are who we are. There’s Jesus, our comfort, our peace & our joy, not wanting anything from us, just us.  There’s Jesus who came Into the world as a babe- a sweet, helpless babe- for us. He was the ultimate gift God could give. Wrapped in love, and delivered to the world, there’s Jesus.
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“A thrill of hope, a weary world rejoices,” because in the midst of the chaos, there is peace.
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I know this year hasn’t been what we have hoped for. But maybe, just maybe, it’s time we put our hope into something different. 🤍
🌟 GIVEAWAY 🌟 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For 🌟 GIVEAWAY 🌟
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For my birthday this year, I wanted to learn how to make soy candles. I mean- what better craft to master in the midst of quarantine?!
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Six months later, over 30 candles are in the mail & making their way to my sweet 2020 & 2021 clients ! Scents like Merry & Bright, Cinnamon Strudel, O Christmas Tree & more are going to be making homes SO cozy this Christmas season. 🥰🎄🎁 🕯
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I love making Christmas gifts- and these were my favorite gift to make !  I think we ALL can agree that giving and reviving is super fun!!
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👉🏻So who wants one of these yummy candles ?! 🙋🏻‍♀️
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Tag your friends ! The more the merrier ! Extra points If you spread Christmas cheer by dropping your favorite Christmas tradition/ memory in the comments.
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I’ll choose a winner on Friday !
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My last wedding of the year couldn’t have been s My last wedding of the year couldn’t have been sweeter ! It was the best day by the bay ! Dreamy oaks, The Grand Hotel, fluffy florals & the sweetest couple!
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Happy wedding Day Chris & Ashley !!
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Thank you so much to the amazing vendors that made this day such a success :
Wedding Coordinator  @asherlanedesign 
Venue  @grandhotelresort 
Florals  @fusionfloraldesign 
Wedding cake  @couturecakesdaphne 
Make up  @ashleywestmua
Gearing up for my last wedding of the year this we Gearing up for my last wedding of the year this weekend ! This image from Lauren’s bridal session gives me sweet Christmastime vibes. I just loved her dress, & the way it framed her. She’s so elegant, isn’t she ?
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I cannot wait to see what magic I get to create & capture this weekend ! #annafillybrides #annaFillyPhotography

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