# Selfie Stick Flashes The External Selfie Flash and Stick Add-On Helps You Take Selfies in the Dark By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-05-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-flash References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/led-flash-selfie-stick) For people who know the struggle of taking selfies in the dark is real, this [selfie flash add-on](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma5r) could just be a game changer. Currently fundraising on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xeter-spark), the LED Flash Selfie Stick is a dedicated night time selfie stick that also comes with a flash attached. This means you can now take great pictures of yourself and your friends, even in low light. Even though [smartphone cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-powergrip) come equipped with a flash, they don't work when the phone is in selfie mode. This external selfie flash is the solution social media enthusiasts have been waiting for. The invention also comes with a stabilizing kickstand so the whole thing won't fall over if you set it on a flat surface to take photos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Night Time Selfie Accessories:** Opportunity to create innovative and practical accessories that enhance the quality of selfies taken in low light conditions. - **Selfie Lighting Solutions:** Opportunity to develop portable and versatile lighting options specifically designed for selfie-taking situations. - **Integration of Flash Features:** Opportunity to integrate flashes into smartphone designs to improve front-facing camera capabilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Accessories:** Mobile accessory manufacturers can create and market external selfie flash and stick add-ons for smartphones. - **Photography Gear:** Companies specializing in photography equipment can develop and produce innovative selfie lighting solutions for selfie enthusiasts. - **Smartphone Technology:** Smartphone manufacturers can explore the integration of flash features into their devices to enhance selfie-taking capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magsafe Selfie Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magstick.md) - [Eco-Friendly Portable Softbox Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glambank.md) - [Wireless Smartphone Flashlight Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumicard.md) - [Mobile Lighting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-fill-light.md) - [Ultra-Bright Smartphone Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harlowe-sol-5.md) - [Photography-Ready Smartphone Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-prolight-kit.md) - [Illuminating Functional Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside.md) - [Modular Four-in-One Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xeter-spark.md) - [Illuminating Magnetic Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside-maglight.md)