Thinking of my friend Leo, today, as he prepares a Celebration for his Daughters Life. She passed unexpectedly at 21 years of age. I'm not a parent, so I can't imagine enduring the loss of a child. I have lost people, a gilrfriend, my parents, friends to cancer ( fuck cancer by the way ) so, I can only imagine the loss of your child must be a BILLION times more hurt than anything.My prayers and thoughts are with you, and your family, Leo...and if anyone reading this, could, just for a second, send Leo a BIG HUG, and tell the people you care about, that you love them, in Honor of Danielle, that would be much appreciated..Life is short. Sometimes we don't know how short. © Corlyce M. Olivieri Corlyce.smugmug.com

Last night was a great event at Gallery 446 in Palm Springs. A collaborative Benefit for Well in The Desert and OperArts Shari Belafonte donated her beautiful, silk artwork for the cause. Standing with her is Laurie Weitz. © Corlyce M. OlivieriCorlyce.smugmug.com

Just finished a project with Brenda Lynn Martin as a fundraiser for Loving All Animals Org. This is one of my favorite shots from that project. Thank you Joelle Stanbridge for your time towards this project and for being an advocate for those who do not have a voice. © Corlyce M. OlivieriCorlyce.smugmug.com

Yesterday was my first model shoot with friend and mentor, Nathan Teutli. Poet, artist, photographer... Please follow him on Facebook. He does amazing things with a cell phone.© Corlyce M. OlivieriCorlyce.smugmug.com

Say Hello to my dear friend and client, Valentina. She and her Mother own SunLife Skin Care on Fred Waring in Palm Desert California. I was using Proactive for years until Valentina got a hold of me. It seems at 51, I should no longer be using such harsh cleansers on my face. She now has me using Dermalogica, which feels better on my skin, and I LOVE it.So, if you live in the area, or just passing through, give Valentina a call. They treat you like Family.Oh...by the way, this is her real skin...no airbrushing.© Corlyce M. OlivieriCorlyce.smugmug.com

Good Morning World ! It seems like ages since I've written anything on here. I'm sure you've all missed me...lol. Anyway, I've been very busy over here in The Coachella Valley. With the Palm Springs International Film Festival winding down, hopefully, I'll be concentrating on other projects, and not having to run all over shooting events. I was too late to obtain my Press Pass for the Red Carpet Gala, and would have gotten more pictures, if my friend, Maureen wasn't taking up all the photographic space she could, while yelling out stars names like we were at a freakin' Beetles concert. I did manage to shoot this little tidbit of Matthew McConaughey as he was passing by. One of the very few celebrities who walked the line, signing autographs and taking selfies with people. Nice guy. © Corlyce M. OlivieriCorlyce.smugmug.com