As white smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the conclave has chosen a new pope, NBC News' Anne Thompson introduces you to the cameraman behind the shot.

Just after noon ET (around 6pm local time in Vatican City), white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel chimney as bells rang, which symbolizes that a new pope had been officially selected. Previous votes, which resulted in black smoke coming from the chapel, meant that a vote was inconclusive and did not reach a decision.

Thousands cheered as white smoke was seen emanating from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a two-thirds vote has been reached to elect the new pope.