In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $5500.00
Starting Bid: $300.00

Be photographed by world-renowned, Bradford, in either his New York or Miami studio. Package includes a 20" wall portrait on canvas with lavish artistry, plus a one-night stay at either the luxurious Opus Westchester or the ultra-chic EAST Miami Hotel.

Terms & Conditions

• Present winning bid certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve official Bradford gift certificate, beginning Monday, February 26, 2024; and/or a digital copy can be sent via email.
• Winning bidder must contact Bradford Portraits for a mutually-agreed upon date and correlated hotel booking; refer to contact information on the gift certificate.
• Portrait may be of a family or individual (sorry; no pets); framing excluded.
• Hotel must be used at the same time as--and in conjunction with--the scheduled portrait session.
• Package does not include transportation.
• Not redeemable for cash and may not be resold.
• Expires July 30, 2024.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $950.00
Starting Bid: $475.00

About the Photo Shoot

Consultation
During your complimentary consultation, we will plan and discuss about your family, location and potential session. We will also confirm and reserve your appointment time and date.

Session
On the day of your session, we will arrive at the location of your choice. Usually start at your home and move on to an outdoor location for a family activity. We will end the session with a handful of portraits.

Selection
Your ordering appointment will be scheduled 7-10 days within your session. We will present a collection of images to choose from based on the number of images you want to purchase. We will also share ideas for wall art, an album and other beautiful art products. Print orders will be placed at this appointment.

Delivery
In 4-6 weeks, we will notify you that your art is ready for pick up for you to enjoy!

About the Photographer
Priyanca Rao is a distinguished photographer based in New York City, renowned for capturing exquisite portraits. With a keen eye for detail and a mastery of utilizing light and composition, Priyanca has carved a niche for herself in the competitive world of photography. Priyanca is rated among the top 50 photographers in the world by Fearless Photographers, a worldwide collective of photographers. Her work is characterized by its ability to encapsulate both the grandeur of significant moments and the subtlety of fleeting emotions, resulting in images that resonate deeply with viewers. Her photographs go beyond mere documentation; they serve as timeless pieces of art, adorning walls and filling family albums with cherished memories.

Terms & Conditions

• Refer to the phone number on the winning bid certificate and digital voucher to redeem.
• Photo session to be scheduled for a date and time that mutually suits both photographer and winning bidder.
• 2-hour photo shoot either (1) at your home with stylization of your home or (2) offsite at your requested location.
• Includes professional hair and makeup for one person; usually mom and wardrobe styling for all family members.
• No maximum number of family members; grandparents are welcomed.
• $300.00-print credit to purchase photos and products.
• Additional person for hair and makeup is $650.00.
• Valid through December 31, 2024.

HWIS Connection: Priyanca Rao is the family photographer and a friend of Brian Liu and Yumei Mary Chang.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $695.00
Starting Bid: $350.00

About Classic Kids
We aren't just another photography company.

We're a special little family, born more than twenty-five years ago from the vision of a new mom in pursuit of her own happiness and passion. Julie Floyd, then a successful tax attorney, dreamt of a job where she could play with children and practice her art all while capturing treasured moments in people's lives. So she followed her dreams and never looked back.

One of the best things about Classic Kids is that every person on our team has this inherent happiness and passion.

Many a late night latte has been shared discussing the perfect peek a boo (you must hit that first syllable hard!) and debating the subtleties of the monkey antics most likely to elicit belly laughs.

Terms & Conditions

• Present winning bid certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve official Classic Kids Photography gift card, beginning Monday, February 26, 2024.
• Gift card can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny-fundraising@hwis.org; postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.
• Redeemable within (1) one year of HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala; expires February 22, 2025.

In benefit of The Navigator's Fund

Fair Market Value: $450.00
Starting Bid: $225.00

"If a photographer cares about the people before the lens and is compassionate, much is given. It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument."
- Helmut Newton

About the Session
Nafisa's 30-minute mini sessions in a Manhattan or Brooklyn location of your choice are perfect for families with small children! Her love for little humans helps set them at ease as she skillfully captures authentic, beautiful moments-in-time to cherish for years to come!

About the Photographer
Nafisa (or Fifi or Fee) is a lifestyle and portrait photographer based in Brooklyn, NY. She spent her childhood years growing up in Singapore, before moving to the southern Oregon coast with her family, and is now delighted to call New York home for the past 10 years. She started her photography business after her mother got very sick. As her mother neared the end of her life, she realized her family did not have many childhood photos of her mother and siblings. She decided to become a photographer so she could continue to document memories and capture the fleeting authenticity, love, and tears in the daily lives of other families.

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to Nafisa Skeie at hello@nafisaskeie.com to redeem.
• Photo session to be scheduled for a date and time that mutually suits both photographer and winning bidder within (1) one year of HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala; expires February 22, 2025.
• Photo session can take place in the winning bidder's location of choice in either Manhattan or Brooklyn.

Any portion of the final purchase price exceeding the fair market value (FMV) for auction items benefitting The Navigator's Fund 501(c)(3) may be tax-deductible. For more information, please consult with your tax advisor.

HWIS Connection: Nafisa Skeie is the family photographer and friend of both the Savino (Mandarin Grade 1) and Peake families. In support of HWIS, she has donated in-kind event photography services to capture the memorable moments at HWISPA-U!