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

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Life. Is. Crazy.

& I absolutely love it.

My sincerest apologies to those of you that read this here blog.  I have been so busy living life that I haven’t had time to write about it!

God is SO good.  I wish you and I could sit down somewhere and catch up.  We could talk about LIFE and the wonders and mysteries it presents.  Talk about God’s faithfulness, I could tell you all about the little miracles that have had such a BIG impact in my life as of late.

Until then though, I thought I should fill you in on what’s been rumbling in my heart.  I say the word “rumbling” because lately, it feels as if my heart is a washing machine on the rinse cycle.  So many different things are being cleaned, and perfected, and made new.

It’s beautiful.

What’s Rumbling:

Church Growth
I don’t specifically mean in numbers (though, I am SO excited to say, those are climbing!) but more so, in spirit.  God is doing INCREDIBLE  things through my little country church.  It’s as if they’ve been awakened to their own possibility in Christ.  It’s exciting to see people step outside their comfort zones to just to dig deeper in their faith!!

MFUGE2012
I haven’t mentioned this on the blog yet because I didn’t know HOW.  How do you express your pure EXCITEMENT to be a part of such an AWESOME opportunity and LIFE CHANGING experience? I’ll be in Charleston, South Carolina ALL SUMMER as a staff member.  Check it!

Newest Job
Three jobs is a lot…. like, A LOT.  But I have to admit something, I absolutely LOVE my third job!  I work at a bakery!!!!!!  I’m in love, everything is made with all natural ingredients and made on site!  It’s so much fun and I’m learning so much!  My creative juices are flowing!

Missions
I have always had a heart for missions.  For career day in 4th grade, I went to school as a missionary.  I didn’t know how missionaries dressed, so I threw on some cargo pants and a white shirt and looked like the mini female version of Indiana Jones… minus the whip.  I’ve traveled all over, and I am SO blessed and excited to say that God is allowing my wildest dreams to come true.  He’s allowing me to continue to travel for His glory!  My favorite thing about missions is not only do I get to touch other people’s lives, but their lives touch mine.  God is so awesome….  This summer I’ll be in South Carolina, and quite possibly…. ITALY!

Cross Heirs
 Cross Heirs is the name of our youth group.  Our moto is :
“Heirs of Christ because of the Cross, born for a Cause”
These kids are gonna change. the. world. They’re so passionate! So unique! and SO ready for what God has for them.  It warms my soul!

Unleash2012
I saved this one for last because it literally will happen in TWO DAYs.  Unleash is a one day conference in Anderson, South Carolina for church leaders.  It’s held at NewSpring Church and hosted by their senior pastor Perry Noble.  My dad and I have been looking forward to this for months!  We are taking a road trip down there (follow our adventures here via twitter) and are leaving tomorrow!  We are SO ready to see what God is going to equip us with!  Expect many blog posts about it in the days to follow!  NewSpring is ON FIRE for Christ and I can’t wait to share the spark!

What’s been rumbling in your heart?

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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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Wedding Venue | The Loft at Liberty Street
Ceremony Venue | Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church
Wedding Coordinator | Natalie Valentine
The Dress | Ivory on Campbell
Hair | The Studio Hair Salon - Kendra
Photography | Anna Filly Photography
Second shooting | By Grace Studios
Flowers | HER BRIDESMAIDS!
Catering | Vitos Italian Kitchen
DJ | Seth Marsh
Cake | Heritage Bakery and Cafe
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