Roni Padua Photography

Roni Padua Photography A life capturer, preserving milestones, moments & memories Family • Branding • Life's Stories • Travel Photographer *
Sarasota, FL | Let's create

Hello, my name is Ronimarie Padua but you can call me Roni, the silly one behind the camera. Here’s a little bit about me! I just moved here to Sarasota, Florida. I was born and raised in California. Specifically in the Bay Area. I’m married to the man of my dreams and together we have two incredible boys, Kai and Kalani. Before diving into my photography business, I worked in the fitness industry

to elevate and empower others. As the world changed and I became a full time mother I felt a calling to do something new, photography! So why photography? Some moments in life are rooted in love and can not be expressed in words. A photo is a captured moment in time that can mark a season, milestone or express the best version of our lives. Remembering those moments keeps gratitude in our hearts and become cherished memories, printed and hung on our walls. Witnessing those special moments feed my soul and drives my purpose. It started with me taking pictures of my family and then my friends. The joy it gave me kept me wanting more. Now, I want to share my passion with you! Some more things about me:

I love Jesus, Hawaiian music, anything sweet, being outside, and above all else my family. Thank you for inspiring me and for your support. Portraiture photography based in Sarasota, Florida.

Red, white & YOU. 🤍Fourth of July minis are happening at Studio 9 and I want YOU in front of my lens. Bold blue backdrop...
06/15/2026

Red, white & YOU. 🤍

Fourth of July minis are happening at Studio 9 and I want YOU in front of my lens. Bold blue backdrop. Bright energy. Your best summer look or whatever you want, truly no rules.

Summer looks different when you’re actually IN the photo. 📸

📅 Sunday, June 28
📍 Studio 9

Slide into my DMs and I’ll send you all the details. Spots are limited so don’t wait! 💙❤️🤍

🎧 BBC Live is July 1st!If you don’t already have it on your calendar, now’s the time. BBC Live happens the first Wednesd...
06/11/2026

🎧 BBC Live is July 1st!

If you don’t already have it on your calendar, now’s the time. BBC Live happens the first Wednesday of every month, and this month we’re excited to welcome DJ Truth for what might be our most interactive interview yet.

Expect music, energy, stories, laughs, and a completely different kind of conversation. If you’ve ever met DJ Truth, you know he brings a vibe wherever he goes and we’re bringing that energy to BBC Live.

📸 Complimentary headshots by Tyler Powell 11:00–11:30 AM
🎤 Interview starts at 12:00 PM sharp
📍 Toastique Sarasota (our BBC home base)

BBC has always been about doing networking differently. No awkward pitches. No pressure. Just real conversations, authentic connections, and a community that believes in collaboration over competition.

The event is free to attend. All we ask is that you support our amazing host, Laura, by grabbing a matcha, coffee, toast, or lunch while you’re there.

Come for the conversation.
Stay for the community.
Leave inspired.

Comment BBC and we’ll send you the RSVP link.

Oh my gosh, it’s already halfway through the year.Every January, I make a vision board, and every year around this time,...
06/02/2026

Oh my gosh, it’s already halfway through the year.

Every January, I make a vision board, and every year around this time, I come back to it. Not to see if I accomplished everything, but to ask myself if I’m still aligned.

My word for the year was REFINE.

Looking back, I thought refinement would mean becoming better. What it’s actually taught me is how to become clearer.

Clearer on who I am.
Clearer on what matters.
Clearer on what deserves my time.
Clearer on my purpose.

The biggest lesson this year hasn’t been what I’ve accomplished. It’s how much time I’ve finally spent with myself.

The walks.
The self-portraits.
The conversations with God.
The quiet moments before saying yes.

The more time I spend with myself, the more aligned I become.

And I’ve realized that time is the most valuable thing I have.

More valuable than money.
More valuable than opportunities.

Time is my life.

Which is probably why I’ve become so protective of it.

One of my favorite reminders this year has been:

If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no.

Not because every opportunity isn’t good.

But because every yes costs time.

And I’m learning to spend that time on purpose.

The more aligned I become, the more obvious the thread connecting everything in my life feels.

Photography.
BBC.
The Refill.
Storytelling.
Community.
The things I’m building behind the scenes.

The projects may change, but the purpose doesn’t.

Helping people feel seen.
Helping people feel comfortable.
Helping people feel confident.
Helping people feel connected.

And if I had to give a verdict halfway through the year, it’s this:

Everything gets filtered through the same questions now.

Does this honor God?

Does this serve my family?

Does this align with my purpose?

Because when those three things are aligned, everything else tends to fall into place.

So if you made a vision board in January, go pull it back out.

Not to judge yourself.

Not to see what you haven’t done.

Just to check in.

You might be surprised by how much has already changed. 🤍

Hi, my name is Roni P and I swear I’m a photographer… even though I mostly post photos of myself pretending to be a mode...
04/28/2026

Hi, my name is Roni P and I swear I’m a photographer… even though I mostly post photos of myself pretending to be a model 😂

But honestly… why can’t I be both?

Why can’t I model the life I love?
The joy.
The color.
The playful side.
The dressing up for no reason side.
The part of me that loves shiny heels, pink dresses, and making ordinary moments feel a little magical.

I think sometimes people forget your brand isn’t just what you sell… it’s how you live. It’s what lights you up. It’s the energy you bring into a room.

So yes, here’s me being extra bougie at Sugar Champagne Bar sipping non-alcoholic champagne (which was actually delicious), bringing Cami (my camera) everywhere, and turning all my favorite places into photoshoots.

Honestly… stay tuned.
At this point, I think it’s part of the brand.

I walked into this shoot not totally sure how it was gonna turn out…honestly, that’s kind of how it always goes for me. ...
04/27/2026

I walked into this shoot not totally sure how it was gonna turn out…
honestly, that’s kind of how it always goes for me. 🪩

And I think that’s the point.

I had an idea.
A feeling.
A direction.

Then I started playing.

Off-camera flash, constant light, teal tones, blue tones, reflections, shadows, disco balls, movement.

Some lights gave clarity.
Some gave mood.
Some softened things.
Some added depth.
Some were only there to bounce light somewhere else.

Your brand works like that too.

Your voice brings clarity.
Your story adds depth.
Your vulnerability makes people feel something.
Your consistency keeps the light on.

And the version of you that’s willing to show up before you feel fully ready?
That’s the version people connect to most.

Not the polished you.
Not the perfect you.
You… in real time.
Learning. Growing. Figuring it out.

Use your voice.
Try the thing.
Test the angles.
Create anyway.
Show up now.

That’s true in creativity.
That’s true in business.
That’s true in becoming.

And the best part about light?

When it hits the right surface, it doesn’t just shine.

It reflects.
It expands.
It reaches farther than it started.

04/26/2026

Sunday is for family 🤍 Let’s go Rayyyyyys 🤙🏾

Sunflowers always face the light…and when the sun disappears, they turn toward each other to keep shining. 🌻That’s you.M...
04/26/2026

Sunflowers always face the light…
and when the sun disappears, they turn toward each other to keep shining. 🌻

That’s you.

My sunshine. My sunflower. The kind of soul that just radiates warmth, joy, safety, good energy… all of it. Being around you feels like light. It feels like laughter, non-alcoholic champagne toasts, turning every moment into a photoshoot, and just living.

The only real question when we’re together is… what are we wearing?

Thank you for always being down to play dress up, make everything a photoshoot, and for letting me bring Cami 📸 everywhere we go.

It’s so special to have a friend who’s down for anything… but even more special to have a friend who feels like home.

Inor 🤍 Mik

My soul sister. My safe space. My built-in good vibes.

Happy birthday to one of my very best friends. I love you so much, Kimmy 🤍🥂✨

04/25/2026

As you know, I’ve been doing these creative shoot series where I set an intention, kind of like a yoga class, something I want to sit with, feel, and explore.

This one was blue.
The throat chakra.
Using your voice.

For me, this shoot became a moving meditation.
Sitting with myself, reflecting, asking… how do I use my voice?

My voice has been so many things.
It’s how I’ve turned pain into purpose.
How I share my story so people feel less alone.
How I advocate, especially for my son.
This exact shade of blue is diabetes blue… and part of my voice is learning, asking questions, and teaching him how to use his too.

But it’s also more than that.
We use our voice to celebrate.
To encourage.
To connect.
To be vulnerable.
To raise the vibration.

And somewhere in all of it…
I realized I don’t have to wait for a stage to use mine.

I get to use it every day.

This shoot felt like a full circle moment,
the mylar, the mirror, the disco ball…
reflecting light, reflecting life, reflecting purpose.

Because that’s what I feel called to do.
To be a mirror.
To use my words, my art, my presence…
to reflect light back into the world.

And maybe that’s what this is really about.

Not just finding your voice
but choosing to use it. 🪩💙

04/21/2026

knock knock…

You ever feel like you’re ready for your next level…
but you don’t even know what questions to ask to get there?

Same.

That’s why I’m SO excited for our next BBC Live guest 🤍

DeDee Cai, founder of Fit to Profit and author of The Overcomer: Conquer Your Fear to Achieve Your Goals, is stepping up to the mic and I already know this conversation is going to go deep.

Not surface-level.
Not highlight reel business talk.
The real stuff.

The kind of conversation that shifts something in you.

And honestly?
I don’t even fully know what I’m going to ask her yet…
I just know I’m ready to go there.

Interview starts at 12PM sharp

AND she’ll be doing a book signing after the interview so you can meet her and get your hands on The Overcomer

Complimentary headshots 11–11:30AM

Come early, grab a toast + a drink, and find your seat!
You don’t want to miss this one.

Comment “BBC” for the RSVP link 🔗

04/18/2026

Last night was something I’ll carry with me forever.

Standing in a room full of strong, resilient, incredible women… I felt my heart expand in a way I can’t fully put into words.

I got to stand on that stage and share my story—not from who I used to be, but from who I’ve become.
And more than anything… I got to sit with that little girl inside of me and show her just how far we’ve come.

I did it scared.
I did it unsure.
But I did it anyway.

At first, it felt like it was for me…
but the moment I opened my mouth, I knew it wasn’t.

It was for whoever needed to hear it.
For the woman in the room who feels unseen.
For the one still finding her voice.

I just trusted God to use me as a vessel… and I surrendered the rest.

I also loved getting to hear the stories from the other speakers, and witnessing the women being honored for the impact they’re making… it was so powerful to be in a room filled with that kind of purpose and resilience.

Thank you to Coreena and DeDee for creating such a beautiful, powerful space.
And to every woman in that room… you inspired me more than you know.

I’m really proud of myself. 🤍

September… we’re just getting started.

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