About gene x

Co-founder of Orange Photography. Pinball enthusiast, Polaroid shooter, bike rider.

Poladroid

2017-07-25T15:35:53-07:00By |Categories: Photography, Point of View, Portraits|Tags: , , |


Poladroid is a ridiculously easy-to-use piece of software that you can download for free. You drag in any image and it spits out a Polaroid-like version in seconds. It weirdly satisfying to use because you see the image “develop” in real-time and it even sets of a satisfying click-a-churn Polaroid camera sound. It’ll add on a random thumbprint, fading, and vignetting to create a similar […]

Annenberg Space for Photography

2017-07-25T15:35:53-07:00By |Categories: Photography, Point of View|Tags: , |

annenberg space for photography
I was down in Los Angeles last week and was able to stop by the newly opened Annenberg Space for Photography. Their site describes it as a place for “celebrating the human condition as seen through the lens of some of the world’s most renowned photographers.” Nice! and how extra nice that admission is free. Exhibits are an interesting combination of prints and digital displays (even in the […]

Elle Driver versus Julia Butterly Hill

2017-07-25T15:35:54-07:00By |Categories: Point of View, Special Events and Meetings|Tags: , |

daryl hannah

My favorite Daryl Hannah character was Elle Driver of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad in Kill Bill, so it was fun to shoot the Friends of the Earth benefit where she, among many others,  was honored.  Also in attendance were Julia Butterfly Hill (shown at right) and her friend Paul Hawken (not shown above).  I’ve loved The Ecology of Commerce

Lady in Red – Tara and Robert’s Wedding

2009-05-18T00:32:49-07:00By |Categories: Uncategorized|

Every photo was filled with smiles on Tara and Robert’s wedding day this past week. The bride was stunning in a strapless gown with red detailing and red shoes (there’s no place like home..). Gene photographed their wedding and reception in nearby Oakland; the ceremony was at St. Augustine Church and the after party at the restaurant Citron. Take a quick peek into their happy day:


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