Our own Jules Bianchi is being auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Don’t worry, it’s not for keeps. And it’s for a good cause. The lucky winner, a novice photographer, gets to spend a 90-minute photography mentoring session in Las Vegas (during the WPPI convention) with Jules, learning the tricks of the trade, presumably starting with "Wear shoes with good treads."

Sweetening the deal is a certificate worth $200 to create your own custom Kolo album online at www.MyKoloAlbum.com ; Kolo photo albums worth $50-$100; a Kubota Image Tools flashdrive worth $600; Dane Sanders’ great new book for those trying to break into the biz Fast Track Photographer; and more for a total value of about $1,200.

What? Only $1,200? Did we mention the co-mentoring session with photography business expert, Jules' partner and twin sister Joy? Do I hear $1,500? Do I hear $2,000?

You can bid on other photographers and prize packages, too, but c’mon, why would you?

Proceeds benefit Thirst Relief International. Jules and many fellow pro photographers are donating their time and talent to support this worthy cause. You can get the whole scoop on Jules Bianchi’s blog. Bidding begins tonight (Thursday) at 10 pm eastern time (U.S.) 7 pm Pacific time (U.S.) and closes Sunday, Feb. 1 at 10 pm eastern time (U.S.) 7 pm Pacific time (U.S.). Show up online with a generous heart and wide-open wallet. Let the bidding begin!