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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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About me

Hi Y’all!

Believer, wife to Dave & momma to Judah.   If we haven’t officially met yet, I’m Anna Filly, a Wedding & Portrait photographer in Roanoke, Virginia.   When my camera isn’t in hand, you can most likely find me cuddled up with my laptop while I work from home, navigating life as a full time business owner, and full time momma.  I find so much joy in photographing the lives of my clients. I’m also a lover of hosting, slightly obsessed with fresh cut flowers, and will most likely offer you a hug instead of a handshake.

I didn’t always know that I wanted to be a photographer.  To be honest, each year career day rolled around I always went as something different:  a veterinarian, a lawyer, an archaeologist ( I think I was trying to go for the female version of Indiana Jones that time) and lastly: a chef.

 I didn’t always know what I wanted to be, but I knew who I wanted to be.


 I wanted to be the person that people trusted– the one that instantly brightened a room when she walked into it.  Because of me, I wanted people to feel more confident in their own skin, as if they had discovered parts of themselves they never knew were valuable. 

Those desires blossomed and bloomed around the dinner table.  I came to love the way food brought people together. Conversation seemed more invested when shared over a home cooked meal.  Celebrations seemed more light hearted when dessert was involved. Home felt like home when certain recipes were made. 

I think that’s one reason why I wanted to be a chef.  I wanted to bring people together and what better way to do that than with food?

I got my hands on my first camera in high school and started photographing my culinary creations for my blog ( if you dig, I’m sure you can still find it!!).  Before long custom cake pops, creative candies, homemade bread and more filled my camera’s memory card as I photographed and shared my creative cuisines online. 

Shortly after buying my camera, a friend asked me to photograph “a few headshots” because I had a “fancy camera”. (And every photographer reading this chuckled, am I right?)

From headshots to engagement sessions, from engagements to weddings: I was hooked.

Photographing others gave me a chance to call out the beauty I saw in them.  And I LOVED it. In a world where people picked themselves a part, I wanted to be a part of the movement that helped put those pieces back together.  I wanted to capture who people REALLY were– not who they thought they should be. I wanted to freeze moments in time, so generations later their family members could look at their photos and feel like they really knew the person in them. 

Almost a decade later, I still love creating in the kitchen.  My husband and son are my forever favorite taste testers. But, I think it’s my zeal for capturing life that keeps me falling head over heels in love with my job as a professional photographer.  I find so much joy in creating effortless photo experiences that allow for my clients to authentically be themselves so that their portraits reflect who they are in the most genuine and beautiful way. 

Wanna know what else I find joy in? 

Family. Making a house a home.  My baby boy’s giddy grin — golly I love being a momma!  My husband’s love for woodworking. The way in which Jesus Christ has radically changed my life for the better.  Trying new things and seeing new sights. The smell of fresh growing Jasmine in Springtime. When I come home and my two dogs (Baskin + Noir) greet me with giddy affection.  Deep conversations where hearts are shared and connections are made. The way a glass of red wine rosies cheeks. The smell of a cozy candle burning. When a good book grabs you and forces you to finish it.  How jazz music always has romantic and timeless feel to it. The way in which life pulls you to places you never thought you’d go and reveals things you never knew you’d know.

Life is such a beautiful adventure isn’t it?

I am so grateful to share a little bit of it with you. xoxo

Anna Filly


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Less than one week away from forever for these two Less than one week away from forever for these two. 🤍
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I absolutely LOVE gardening. 🌿🌸🌻🪴🌷 I absolutely LOVE gardening. 🌿🌸🌻🪴🌷

It’s hard, intentional work that produces beautiful bounty. Last year, we were renting a little cottage home and had to do all of our gardening in planters & containers. I was delightfully surprised at just how many herbs & flowers flourished in our little garden.
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This year, we have more space & have built raised garden beds for our gardens this year. Our front porch is littered with planted pots of herbs, petunias, snapdragons & more.  The back gardens will hold dahlias, cut flowers, and so many new things Ive never grown.
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Blooms are beginning & it is bringing me SO much joy !
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What’s your favorite thing to grow ?? I’m super stoked for my strawberry punch superbells and the 16 different dahlia varieties we are planting !

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Two full days of 🌿🌸Spring Minis🌸🌿, ove Two full days of 🌿🌸Spring Minis🌸🌿, over 60 people photographed, & hundreds of beautiful images captured!!
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My twenty nine week pregnant body is tuckered, but my heart is so full !!
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Enjoy a few of my favorites 🥰
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Keith, Kelly & their baby bump are just the cutest Keith, Kelly & their baby bump are just the cutest little trio !! This couple decided they wanted to wait to find out the gender of their little one until delivery and I am HERE 👏🏻 FOR 👏🏻 IT 👏🏻 
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Can you think of a more fun surprise ?! 💙👶🏼🎀 
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Spring Mini sessions are being photographed & delivered with super speed ! ✨ I am having so much fun !! 
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Next round of minis starts Saturday !! It’s not too late to sign up for a slot.
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Happy Easter Sunday for our crazy crew !!! 🌿🐰🌸🐣🐇
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Things I don’t want to forget about Easter this year:
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1. This was our first Easter we got to attend church in two years !! (Thanks C*v!d) 
2. Our sweet foster baby & the precious little bunny/Easter outfits he has been wearing all week.
3. My best friend’s mom coming to stay the weekend with us & love on my family. *cue grateful tears*
4. Having Easter Dinner & an egg hunt with the sweetest family & sharing in the laughter & chaos of having 5 kids 4 & under.
5. The beauty of the cross & the gift of salvation in Jesus. I’m am forever amazed by the gift of grace that the creator of the universe has given me. His mercy, love & affection leave me speechless. He is a good God, a just God & serving him is the most beautiful thing.
Obsessed with this engagement session !!🥂🌿🌸♥️🍾 
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Rachel & Brian know how to celebrate life’s most wonderful moments. I loved capturing their joy, excitement & precious personalities! Can you even handle how cute they are ??
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A few weeks ago, we added a sweet foster baby to o A few weeks ago, we added a sweet foster baby to our family !!
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When Dave & I decided we wanted to foster, we never anticipated how sweet it would be.
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We were trained to prepare for the worst, to be a safe place for any child and to be ready for a road of uncertainty. Court cases, broken hearts, bad behaviors, learning, growing, grace, compassion … 
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But, instant connection ? Judah’s indescribable joy ? A burdened, prayerful heart for this baby’s birth mom?  We didn’t expect it 🤍
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We have a wild & wonderful journey on our hands. Being 6 months pregnant, with a newborn & a 2 year old, I couldn’t be more grateful (and #tired 😉).
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Will you join us in praying for this sweet little babe ? We are so grateful for our community & how you have encircled us in love so much already 🤍🤍
I just got off the phone with the sweetest October I just got off the phone with the sweetest October bride & groom. 🍁 
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After our call, I got lost in a rabbit hole of past wedding galleries. The images made me relive each day all over again ! I realized I need to share more opportunities to see into a wedding day as an Anna Filly Bride. 
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I have the most radiant couples & the most magical career!! I mean just LOOK at Taylor & Samuel !✨

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We went on a date this weekend & it was just so mu We went on a date this weekend & it was just so much fun spending quality time with my hubby. ☀️🌸🤍
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It has been a bit since I said hello & showed my face ! Hi friends !! Here I am 😉
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These days you can find me chasing our toddler, with a 6 month old baby bump, living life as a stay at home mom & part time photographer.  I get the freedom of working from home while also nurturing the hearts of my little ones. #BestJobEver
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Some other really fun updates you should know:
1. I’m constantly craving ice cream this pregnancy & have fallen in LOVE with a local favorite - the Blue Cow 🐮 🍦 (& yes Dave & I totally went there on our date).
2. I’ve already started my spring/summer garden & will absolutely confess that there will be 15 different Dahlia types growing in my backyard this year so we needed a huge raised bed (!!!). 🌸
3. My frugal loving self found a @riflepaperco rug for baby girl’s nursery for $70 when online it retails for $300 online (I know, right ?!). Buuuuuuuut I can’t decide if I’m absolutely smitten with it yet, or it I just love the amazing deal. Help me decide !!
4. Spring mini sessions are filling up so fast & I am so in awe/grateful. Three spots left for my Roanoke Friends on April 9th !! Snag yours via my link in profile. ⭐️
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Happy Wednesday !

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Daylight savings means longer days & more sunshine Daylight savings means longer days & more sunshine !! ✨☀️ 

Though I’m thankful for more sunshine, I definitely poured myself an extra cup of coffee this morning. Annnnnd my toddler is having the time of his  life with this whole time change thing. 😉🙃🥰

Regardless, here are a few glowy & gorgeous favorites from the Gillespie‘s family session. I love this dreamy, evening light !! ✨

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