For people with digital cameras, they're being asked to take three photos - a wide-angle, mid-range and zoom - of the swearing in. Those photos should be emailed to the same address as quickly as possible. Microsoft also is asking that the messages be kept under 10MB in size -- even if it means sending the photos in separate e-mails.

CNN isn't the only news operation looking to technology to chronicle the historic moment. The New York Times also is from the inauguration. The Times is asking for inauguration-related photos that range from shots of the pre-ceremony setup to the actual inauguration to the Tuesday night parties. Photos of inauguration parties outside of D.C. also can be submitted.

The Times , which will publish the photos in an , is asking that the photos be sent to and include the photographer's full name, as well as where the picture was taken. The e-mails should be kept under 5MB and be in a JPEG format.