Gorillapod
The Gorillapod must be one the favorites of the photo industry, for amateurs and professionals alike. If you 
want to take pictures of the entire group and you don’t have a plain surface, that’s not a problem. This flexible tripod is designed for digital cameras weighing up to 275 grams and you can put it into any position you want.
Moreover, it can fit in your purse, backpack, or jacket pocket, so you don’t have to carry around any other special equipment.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.95 on Amazon.
Via Ohgizmo.
