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.

The cardinals, who broke for lunch and will reconvene this afternoon, are expected to continue casting ballots at the Vatican until one among them receives at least two-thirds of the vote. The release of white smoke, or fumata bianca in Italian, will signify that they've elected a pope, as will the ringing of the bells of St. Peter's Basilica.