Deborah Nagai Photography

Down to the Rodeo

Deborah Nagai — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 06:37:00 +0000

How could I ever miss a photo opportunity? So when my husband called and said, “I’m taking you on a date tonight to the Rodeo” my true first response was…ARE YOU KIDDING ME? But after convincing me that it would be fun, I accepted.

I never thought I would ever find a place in Northern California with so many Cowboys. I thought that was left behind me when I moved to the Bay Area from Fresno.

Being new to the sport, I was fortunate enough to have sat next to a family that embraced my lack of knowledge and filled me in to what each event was and the goal behind it. It was fascinating.

Here are a few pictures that I captured.

Lesson in Life

Deborah Nagai — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:30:00 +0000

In life I like to surround myself with people that are inspirational to me. Positive energy that helps me spread positive energies to others as well. This helps me with my motivation, making clear logical choices and creativity. There are times in life when the lessons that we are taught slip our minds and occasionally we need a reminder. These are the times I am most thankful for those people in my life that I have surrounded myself with and those who have chosen to stand by my side.

Growing up, my mother would always tell me, “Think before you speak”. Great advice, but what am I suppose to think about? I never thought about applying rules to this statement until talking with a wonderful friend. His advice to me was, “Before I speak, interview or ask questions, I make sure my comments follow four guidelines:”

1. Is the comment True?
2. Is it the Right Time to speak or ask this question?
3. Are the words I choose to use Kind?
4. Is it Necessary for me to ask or make this comment?

Great words to live by....Thank you Chris.

Happy Birthday to me....

Deborah Nagai — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 06:00:00 +0000

March 14th became even more special today. My very dear friend delievered baby Julian this afternoon.....

Even though the day started out looking grim, I was pleasantly surprised when my niece Bailey surprised me with a wonderful Birthday party in her Hospital room. Since latex balloons are not allowed in the hospital, Bailey made her own balloons and Party hats for everyone who came. Thank you Bailey for making my Birthday so special and I am so happy you are feeling better :-)

Film Festival Launch Party

Deborah Nagai — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 07:55:00 +0000

What a fun night. Tonight was the Launch party for the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival at 111 Minna.

The Queen Graces the San Francisco Bay

Deborah Nagai — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:09:00 +0000

Since I am not a huge football fan, I had the pleasure of shooting pictures of the Queen Mary 2 pass under the Golden Gate Bridge at 4pm today. Being the largest ocean cruise liner ever built, all 1,132 feet long, and its 17 decks (equal the height of a 23-story building) were all gawked at by LOTS of people.

Just when My husband and I thought we would go against the grain and be different. Not attend a Super Bowl party...we ended up sitting at the top of Fort Point over looking the Golden Gate Bridge, peering over what seemed to be hundreds of boats, yachts, kayaks, sail boats...you name it.

Maybe one of these days we will be able to afford the $184,400 to stay in the 2,250 square foot Balmoral Suite and cruise around the world in 80-days on the Queen Mary 2. (not holding my breath!)

Leo Barton Photoshoot

Deborah Nagai — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 02:54:00 +0000

What a bundle of love. Little Leo was a joy to take pictures of.

Congratulations Mom and Dad (Tricia and Ed) you are so fortunate to have been given this precious bundle of joy. :-) Enjoy every moment with Leo as he will grow so fast.

"Hammers and nails, and puppy dog tails, That's what little boys are made of."
- Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes

Kaylee, Big brother Jake and Leo Too

Deborah Nagai — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:26:00 +0000

Newborn babies, Children and Dogs! Three things that are so refreshing to me. The innocences that they possess. I had so much fun today playing and taking pictures of Kaylee, Jake and Leo.

Traveling to Mt Hamilton

Deborah Nagai — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 23:41:00 +0000

This weekend, Chris and I attempted our own version of Bay Area Back roads. The funny thing is, when you work in the concrete jungle all week long it is easy to forget that the Bay Area has so much beautiful landscape surrounding us.

Welcome to my World!

Deborah Nagai — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 06:31:00 +0000

Happy New Year!! With 2007 finally here, I am checking off my list of resolutions.

Resolution #1
Keep everyone up-to-date on what is happening with me.

Let me think about this one. I guess this blog will be my frist step :D