Say Cheese! The White House Just Lifted Its Social Media Ban

Big news! Starting today, we're lifting the ban on cameras and photos on the @WhiteHouse public tour. Visitors are now able to take photos and keep those memories for a lifetime! To learn how to schedule a tour with your friends and family, visit whitehouse.gov.

A video posted by First Lady Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Jul 1, 2015 at 4:47am PDT

First Lady Michelle Obama officially announced on her Instagram this Wednesday that the White House will officially allow photos and social media posts on tours. The policy change will allow phones and compact still cameras with a lens less than three inches. Selfie sticks still aren't allowed, though, and neither are video cameras, tablets, and tripods. To see what pictures White House guests have already started taking, check out the photo gallery below.

For the first time in 40 years, you can now take photos while touring the White House! It was such an honor to be a part of such a fun day in history! Shop my outfit details here: @liketoknow.it www.liketk.it/1xmW6 #liketkit This white boyfriend blazer is so chic and a great price point, too! #WhiteHouseTour #ootd #styleblogger #PressTour #DC #bw #blushpink #forallthingslovely

A photo posted by Megan Runion (@meganrunionmcr) on Jul 1, 2015 at 3:01pm PDT

Was honored to be at the @whitehouse this morning with other press for the first #WhiteHouseTour with cameras allowed! You can now take photos inside the White House (east wing) and post to social media! See it all plus the Obama dogs and and Marine One on my snapchat: megbiram #WhiteHouseTour #presstour #dc #washingtondc

A photo posted by MEG BIRAM (@megbiram) on Jul 1, 2015 at 1:28pm PDT

Inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, where the first selfies, snaps, hyperlapses, #fromwhereistand tags and many more are being brought to life from within The White House. Way to go, @whitehouse! #WhiteHouseTour

A photo posted by Zach Glassman (@zachspassport) on Jul 1, 2015 at 8:08am PDT

Such an amazing day, being part of the first group since 1975 allowed to take photos in the White House. #WhiteHouseTour #onceinalifetime

A photo posted by Whitney Bossin Burns (@whitbburns) on Jul 1, 2015 at 7:49am PDT

Say Cheese! But leave your selfie stick at home. First time in 40 years visitors can take photos inside the White House. #WhiteHouseTour @natgeoyourshot

A photo posted by Becky Harlan (@beckharlan) on Jul 1, 2015 at 7:23am PDT

· Michelle Obama's Instagram [Instagram]
· White House lifts four-decade ban on photography, social media on public tours [The Daily News]
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