Abstract: The present invention is a bracket for use with a camera and a flash unit. The bracket comprises a base support member having a mounting portion adapted to engage with the bottom surface of the camera. The bracket further comprises a vertical support member engaged to the base support member. The bracket further comprises a horizontal support member engaged to the vertical support member. The bracket further comprise a flash unit support arm moveably engaged to the horizontal support member. The flash unit support arm extends from a first end portion to a second end portion which is adapted to mount the flash unit. The flash unit support arm is rotatable from a first position where the flash unit support arm extends inward to the vertical support member to allow the person to orientate the bracket to take a horizontal photograph to a second position where the flash unit support arm extends outward from the vertical support member to allow the person to orientate the bracket to take a vertical photograph.

Abstract: The present invention is a camera stand for use by a professional photographer in connection with a camera or a flash unit bracket having the camera mounted thereon. In one embodiment, the camera stand comprises a mounting surface adapted to securely engage with a camera or a corresponding mounting surface of a flash unit bracket having a camera and flash unit mounted thereon. The camera stand further comprises first and second leg members extending downward from the mounting surface. The camera stand further comprises a multi-purpose leg member extending downward from the mounting surface. The multi-purpose leg member comprises an upper portion connected to the mounting surface and a lower portion engageable with a work surface such as a table or desk. The multi-purpose leg member further comprises a hand grip portion positioned substantially below the mounting surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for use by a person to orientate a camera in either a horizontal or vertical position while allowing the person to position the light source of a flash unit above the lens of the camera. In one embodiment, the device comprises a base member having a camera support portion adapted to secure the camera. The device further comprises a first handle member engaged with the base member and adapted to allow the person to orientate the camera in either a horizontal position or a vertical position. The device further comprises a first flash unit support member comprising a first mounting portion adapted to removably secure the flash unit. The device further comprises a second flash unit support member comprising a second mounting portion adapted to removably secure the flash unit. either location without interference.