ABSTRACT
Work within the field of human computer interaction seeks to explore new functionalities for future consumer camera systems. This approach is introduced here and suggests a transition in domestic photograph from the capture to the use of images. Research on two future technologies is reviewed to illustrate this trend. These include digital storytelling systems and networked photo displays, which support the assembly and distribution of photo narratives or collections in different ways. Digital stories are photo narratives with accompanying voiceover, ambient sound or music. They provide atmosphere, emotion and storytelling over photographs in a resulting video. Photo displays curate the flow of photo sequences over time to physical locations around the home. They make hidden photos visible and establish psychological connections across time and space. The implications for domestic photographic practice are discussed.
