Integrated selfie attachment

A method of using an item of equipment, normally used for an activity other than taking photos, as a selfie stick comprising:

• a. rotatably attaching a phone holder to an elongated element of said item of equipment,
• b. storing said phone holder in a first position substantially aligned with and adjacent to said elongated element so as not to interfere with the normal use of said item of equipment,
• c. securing said phone holder in said first position with a snap fit whereby said phone holder is retained in said first position during said activity,
• d. rotating said phone holder relative to said elongated element into a second position for taking photos and placing a phone in said phone holder, and
• e. using said elongated element to position said phone further from the subject than can be achieved by holding said phone directly for the purpose of taking a photo.

An article for taking photos comprising:

• a. a phone holder for removably attaching a phone,
• b. a pivot to rotatably attach said phone holder to a pole of an item normally used for an activity other than taking photos allowing said phone holder to be stored in a first position substantially aligned with and adjacent to said pole, whereby said phone holder does not obstruct said activity while stored and may be rotated to a second position to attach said phone to take photos,
• c. said phone holder further comprises one or more arms for the purpose of supporting an edge of said phone, wherein said arms are rotatably attached to said phone holder and
• d. said phone holder further comprises a tang comprising a detent to create a retaining force when said phone holder is stored in said first position, whereby said phone holder is stored securely during said activity.