It's official: You can now take photos during White House tours
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The decades-old ban on taking photographs inside the White House during public tours is being lifted today, first lady Michelle Obama announced on Instagram.
The White House, in a statement, said guests are welcome to take photos throughout the White House tour route and encouraged visitors to share their experiences using the hashtag #WhiteHouseTour.
What's permitted: Phones and compact still cameras with a lens no longer than 3 inches.
What's not: Video cameras, including any action camcorders, cameras with detachable lenses, tablets, tripods, monopods, and camera sticks (selfie sticks); flash photography and livestreaming.
The ban has been in place for more than 40 years. Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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