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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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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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When your bestie marries the love of her life & yo When your bestie marries the love of her life & you capture a few precious moments. 💫🫶🏻🎻💐
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Congrats to Matthew & Karley on their most wonderful day ! Though it poured down raining, you’d never tell. The love and the joy shined through in such a magical way.
The Lang Family is welcoming their third baby this The Lang Family is welcoming their third baby this Fall & celebrated with a session. So much joy, & so much love 💕
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Today was the most beautiful, joyous, sunshine fil Today was the most beautiful, joyous, sunshine filled day ☀️💫💛 

If I sat with you & told you every detail of Grayson & Carters story, we both would be laughing & crying at how beautiful it is ! These two got married atop the mountains & rolling hills of the Roanoke valley. It was the sweetest, most intimate elopement full of tenderness & joy. 

I love these two, I love their love & I love their joy 💛

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Remember that time we booked a cheap flight to Ita Remember that time we booked a cheap flight to Italy & 24 hours later we were on the plane ? ✈️💫

I’ll never forget the whimsy & adventure of this trip. Surprising our best friend & joining her in Italy as she celebrated getting her PhD was such a joy. How this came about (thanks for buying the ticket, Dave!!) & the village that came together to make it happen so my people were taken care of back home …*sigh*… my gratitude abounds.

10/10 would recommend traveling the world with your besties. 

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July has been my favorite month yet 💫🌸 ✈️ 

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There are just some people that walk into your life & change it forever. Jordan & Karley are family to me. My eleven year old self had no idea how much these two would change me for the better. They have been with me through every season- good times & bad. I am so grateful for them.

Memories from April & May. Karley’s engagement party & Jordans PhD graduation ⭐️💫
The most darling couple on the dreariest day. 30 m The most darling couple on the dreariest day. 30 minutes of “light sprinkles” of rain, a family home & a dress from Poland. What a sweet session capturing Olivia & Andrew !
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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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And to the women yearning to be mommas, I see you. I have been in your shoes. Your yearning is not in vain. And to the ladies broken by their lack of a mother, I love you. You are not alone 🤍

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