The prosecution had used its peremptory strikes to remove 10 of 11 black potential jurors.
The defense lawyers said the prosecution was using the photographs to inflame the jury.
The prosecution has used 10 of its 20 peremptory challenges.
The prosecution used this and other arson theories, some of which have since been brought into question.
Nonetheless, the prosecution used this to show that Steele had a motive to kill his wife if he wanted a new girlfriend.
"The prosecution would use the extra time to prepare," Costello clarified.
The prosecution had used peremptory challenges, for which no reason needs to be given, to remove the two black members of the jury pool.
The prosecution used five of its six challenges.
The prosecution then used one of its challenges to remove the man.
The prosecution used 13 so-called experts who gave psychological testimony about the children.