IPhones not appearing on MacBook Pro

I have been trying to transfer photos/videos from my iPhone 4s to my MacBook Pro. When I connect via USB, the phone starts to charge and it shows up in iTunes, can sync, etc. However, it does not appear under "devices" in Finder, iPhoto or Image Capture. So, I can't transfer them.
Then, I tried my husband's iPhone. That also charges, but does not show up in Finder, iPhoto, Image capture OR iTunes. Same with my iPod touch. All 3 of these devices have been connected and synced with this computer previously.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am really low on space on my iPhone so would love to be able to transfer the pics and delete them from the phone.
Thanks,
Amy

Correct it doesn't show up in the Finder. To transfer photos open iPhoto. From the menu:
iPhoto>Preferences>General. Select what application you want to open to transfer photos. "Connecting camera opens..."

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