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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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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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