Joby’s CEO Forrest Baringer-Jones tells a group of 75+ lifestyle, food and technology bloggers at an event in San Francisco a number of compelling stories of how photographers around the world use Joby’s Gorillapods, one of the coolest travel accessories I’ve come across in awhile.

The bloggers left with a “pod” in hand and while I can’t deny I’m a happy camper, I did put in my request for purple ones. The entire team is fabulous and went above and beyond answering questions and their passion for their products were addictive.