For me, photography is a hobby that I love. But, sometimes snapping photos of unique, pretty, artistic scenery just gets old. Occasionally I want to be in the picture! And, I don’t want to have that awkward arm in the frame from taking pics of myself—isn’t that kind of up there with photographing yourself making a duck face in a mirror on the “d-bag” scale? Product received for review.
Photography – Get in the Picture with iPole Mini
As a parent, I have googols of photos of my children and I think I may be in two of them. Especially since I am a single parent, it is very rare when an opportunity presents itself for a family photo-op.
Well, let me introduce you to the iPole Mini. This brilliant, compact, go-go gadget extend-o arm allows you to photograph yourself from a distance without having that classic strained look in self-portraits. No more bright white forearm photos, or accidental nostril shots (okay that can still happen but it is much less likely.)
This handy little photography accessory can be used with still shots (just use your timer) and video. With the universal Super Mount, any smartphone will fit.
It is lightweight and small enough to fit in your backpack or purse. They even have another version that doubles as a walking stick for hiking, skiing, snow-shoeing, and so on! I highly recommend checking out some of these videos. The grey whale encounter is just awesome!
I think the best part about this product is that it allows you to actually be in the moment. Not just that you are on the screen, but you aren’t stuck behind a lens missing what is right in front of you. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to an event for my children and missed it because I was so focused on getting photos and video.
Here is one of my favorite shots of the kids and I at a hotel sprawled out on the bed. This was taken using the iPole Mini, Super Mount and my smartphone.
amy marantino says
July 5, 2012 at 5:17 pmi want to win this for my pal. she takes many photos
Melissa Belle says
July 5, 2012 at 7:21 pmI would love to win, I love taking pictures and this ipole is lightweight.
Jennifer B. says
July 5, 2012 at 8:44 pmI could take better self-portraits with this attachment.
Cindy B says
July 5, 2012 at 10:31 pmI’d love to win this for taking family photos when we are traveling!
Micah Pearson says
July 5, 2012 at 11:34 pmI would like to win because this would allow us to take some shots of our daughter that we wouldn’t be able to do otherwise.
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
July 6, 2012 at 1:55 amI would love to win because like you said, sometimes I want to be in the picture too! And I completely SUCK at trying to take my own picture o.O
Thank you for this great opportunity!
Carrie Phelps says
July 6, 2012 at 5:21 amI would love to be included on my videos as I’m never present because I’m behind the camera.
JODI BRADSHAW says
July 6, 2012 at 9:08 amWE COULD DEF USE THIS TO TAKE OUR FAMILY CHRISTMAS PICS
Shana says
July 6, 2012 at 3:52 pmthe only time I get in the pictures is if I give my camera to my 8 year old nephew. He takes great photo’s! But he’s not always around, so this would be handy to use!
lisa lo says
July 6, 2012 at 4:33 pmThis is a great invention
Theresa J says
July 7, 2012 at 12:04 amThis would be perfect for capturing our family vacation photos
Tari Lawson says
July 7, 2012 at 5:56 amI would like to win so I would get to be in more of my family pictures.
April Harvell says
July 7, 2012 at 12:08 pmSo I can be included in some of the pics…
Candice Hull says
July 7, 2012 at 7:35 pmIt doesn’t look like i’m on any of our family trips, it would be nice to be in some of the pics
thanks
Corey Olomon says
July 7, 2012 at 7:52 pmSo I can finally be in the pictures with my kids!
Sena S says
July 7, 2012 at 8:49 pmI would like to win so we can get everyone in the pics and not exclude anybody
Kristina Sullins says
July 7, 2012 at 8:51 pmBecause it would be neat to have the beautiful backgrounds in the picture without falling off the cliff.
Pat says
July 7, 2012 at 10:31 pmI’d like to win to give this to my daughter who’s interested in photography.
Stefanie Gladden says
July 8, 2012 at 3:36 amI’d love to win so I could take better pictures with my iphone!!
Katy says
July 8, 2012 at 6:30 amI would like to win because this would be a great product to use to take family photos that *I* can be in too!! 🙂
Shelley P says
July 9, 2012 at 12:12 pmI’d love to win because I am always taking pictures but never get to be in them. This would be great!
Vicky says
July 9, 2012 at 11:01 pmI love new gadgets
Cherie Robinson says
July 10, 2012 at 6:27 pmI would love to win this because I love to take pictures every day and I especially love to take hummingbird photo’s and other wildlife pictures. This would be awesome to help me get the shot without my “subject” getting scared off!
Katy P says
July 11, 2012 at 9:13 amI like the height range on this- this would be great for me- I take lots of photos with my iphone.
Renee B. says
July 11, 2012 at 3:43 pmi am right there with you, I have hardly any pictures of me with my kids, plenty of them. and when I do try to take them myself, the angle ends up being awkward.
Danielle says
July 13, 2012 at 10:41 pmI hate the arm in the photo pics!!!! You can’t get a straight pic.
jenn says
July 13, 2012 at 11:04 pmI so want this, camping, hiking, rock climbing etc is what we do as a family and this would would get much use
carol roberts says
July 13, 2012 at 11:54 pmi want it so when we go to the lake
Yolanda Robinson says
July 14, 2012 at 9:02 pmI want to win because, I’m always taking the pictures instead of in them with my family
Leanne M says
July 15, 2012 at 12:55 amiBall Mount
Brutus Duffy says
July 15, 2012 at 2:50 pmI’d like to won this so I can be group pictures that i take. Thanks.
Candice says
July 16, 2012 at 3:22 amThis looks like a great idea. I can’t tell you how many photos I have deleted from my phone because of lousy camera angles
Laurie says
July 16, 2012 at 5:52 pmI would like to win because my husband video tapes our son’s basketball games and it would assist him in keeping the camera steady.
Lauren D says
July 17, 2012 at 12:21 pmSounds like a great gadget to try out!
tamarsw says
July 17, 2012 at 3:16 pmWould be great to take family pictures
Jessica Rose says
July 17, 2012 at 5:22 pmWould love to win to take some cool hands free pictures
wendy wallach says
July 17, 2012 at 7:55 pmwould love to be able to take pictures of my husband an i together for a change!
Ron Baker says
July 18, 2012 at 12:57 amI would like to win because I am always the one behind the camera! This would allow me to be with my family in the places we go. It is always funny to show people pictures and they ask “where were you?”. I have to tell them that I was taking the shot.
thetrendsetters says
July 18, 2012 at 5:17 ami just got an awesome camera but this would help me take super awesome pictures while letting me still be in them.
ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
Tricia Martin says
July 18, 2012 at 8:33 amI would love to win because it would be nice to be in some photos every once in awhile. =)
Harold D says
July 18, 2012 at 12:13 pmI would like to win because this would be so handy to use for crowded events. Just use the pole and get better video or pictures. awesome idea!
amber carroll says
July 18, 2012 at 2:07 pmwow i want one because i explore alot and it would be the perfect thing to take along with me and family
Scribe says
July 18, 2012 at 4:05 pmI’d love to win this! It’s perfect to use when my wife and I want to get that special shot of ourselves while we are out and about and we don’t have to bother anyone to help out!
brich22 says
July 18, 2012 at 8:27 pmwant to win this to improve my photography skills
brich22 at earthlink dot net
Gianna says
July 18, 2012 at 11:32 pmIt looks useful.
amanda whitley says
July 19, 2012 at 10:00 ami would like to win so i can have better shots of my whole family all together.
Ericka says
July 19, 2012 at 10:21 amWe love to hike and this would be awesome for some closer shots
ericka082 at gmail dot com
Cameron Hastings says
July 19, 2012 at 11:21 amThese is actually a genius thing to have I’m impressed
Louis says
July 19, 2012 at 11:42 amit’s great being able to take group photos without asking strangers
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
susansmoaks says
July 19, 2012 at 11:53 ami would love to win because this would come in handy when we travel, we do not like asking for people to take our pictures
Douglas Houston says
July 19, 2012 at 3:15 pmThis would be really helpful so that we are all in the picture
Victoria R. says
July 19, 2012 at 5:08 pmThis is ingenious! I also love the RhinoMount and the RhinoMount Mini!
Sharold Friedrich says
July 19, 2012 at 5:08 pmI am a shaky picture taker and this would sure help .
carolpie says
July 19, 2012 at 6:02 pmMy hubby takes lots of pictures and he would get some really neat ones with this!
Brandon Bethea (@b22squared) says
July 19, 2012 at 7:12 pmI like the iPole and iPole Mini. I would love to have this to use with my small Canon camera or GoPro to get underwater shots of sharks from the boat! I run a shark-diving project for cancer survivors, so this would be perfect for capturing another angle of experiences and video from before/after our swims!
andie says
July 19, 2012 at 8:33 pmwhat an awesome idea! I love taking pics with my mom and daughter and the dreaded arm is always there :).
gina says
July 19, 2012 at 8:35 pmwould be perfect to take photos or videos of me for my blog:)
samblypooh says
July 19, 2012 at 8:46 pmI like the Supermount.
patty says
July 19, 2012 at 8:56 pmThis woiuld be really nice to have!
Trisha McKee says
July 19, 2012 at 9:35 pmI’d love to win because I go on road trips for places to photograph and I am a naturally shaky person. This would be perfect!
Melanie Montgomery says
July 19, 2012 at 9:50 pmI dont have a camera! SO I NEED THIS.
Jessica Hays says
July 19, 2012 at 9:59 pmI love the supermount!!
jessicaahays at hotmail dot com
Sand says
July 19, 2012 at 10:02 pmI’d love to win because this would be helpful while taking pictures.
heather c says
July 19, 2012 at 10:47 pmI’m just starting a blog and can’t have someone else taking my pics all the time. This will help me!
Lily Kwan says
July 20, 2012 at 1:57 amI would like to win because this looks very useful!