An apparatus for protecting and mounting a smartphone is provided, comprising: a case comprising: a front cover comprising: a frame; a screen protector coupled to the frame so as to contact a touchscreen of the smartphone; a first plurality of cushions disposed on the interior of the frame so as to contact the sides of the smartphone; and a protrusion, having an aperture, that extends from the exterior of the frame; and a rear cover comprising: a panel; a ridge extending from the interior surface of the panel to engage the interior of the frame when operatively coupled; a second plurality of cushions disposed so as to contact a surface of the smartphone opposite the touchscreen; an aperture through the panel; and optics within the aperture substantially aligned with the a camera of the smartphone.