diff --git a/Lightbox.js b/Lightbox.js
index 56c8536..68e43c1 100644
--- a/Lightbox.js
+++ b/Lightbox.js
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import LightboxOverlay from './LightboxOverlay';
 export default class Lightbox extends Component {
   static propTypes = {
     activeProps:     PropTypes.object,
+    touchableProps:  PropTypes.object,
     renderHeader:    PropTypes.func,
     renderContent:   PropTypes.func,
     underlayColor:   PropTypes.string,
@@ -24,6 +25,7 @@ export default class Lightbox extends Component {
 
   static defaultProps = {
     swipeToDismiss: true,
+    touchableProps: {},
     onOpen: () => {},
     didOpen: () => {},
     willClose: () => {},
@@ -129,6 +131,7 @@ export default class Lightbox extends Component {
           <TouchableHighlight
             underlayColor={this.props.underlayColor}
             onPress={this.open}
+            {...this.props.touchableProps}
           >
             {this.props.children}
           </TouchableHighlight>
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6bc4ffe..231895d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ const MyApp = () => (
 | Prop | Type | Description |
 |---|---|---|
 |**`activeProps`**|`object`|Optional set of props applied to the content component when in lightbox mode. Usable for applying custom styles or higher resolution image source.|
+|**`touchableProps`**|`object`|Optional set of props applied to the touchable component. Usable for applying advance props such as onLongPress.|
 |**`renderHeader(close)`**|`function`|Custom header instead of default with X button|
 |**`renderContent`**|`function`|Custom lightbox content instead of default child content|
 |**`willClose`**|`function`|Triggered before lightbox is closed|