By
David Schonauer Tuesday June 2, 2026
Two photographers are facing off in a copyright-infringement lawsuit involving clever images of fruit, leaving courts to peel back the layers of truth. Fine-art photographer Christopher Boffoli, whose
"Big Appetites" series features tiny, lifelike figurines staged on actual food, has sued photographer Laurie McCormick for selling two photographs on Amazon that allegedly copied from his own, one
depicting nine miniature bicyclists riding down the … Read the full Story >>
TechCrunch Monday June 1, 2026
The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong, notes TechCrunch. Taking the number one spot at the box office this weekend was Backrooms,” a feature film expansion of Kane Parsons’ series of YouTube videos featuring eerie found footage of a mysterious office space that defies physics. The movie made $38 million on Friday, and was expected to bring in a total of $80 million to $90 million over the weekend alone. Coming in at number two was Obsession, a horror movie directed by Curry Barker, who first made his name on YouTube. Read the full Story >>
The Guardian Monday June 1, 2026
Born in Belgium in 1941, Harry Gruyaert was one of the first European photographers to take advantage of color, following in the footsteps of US pioneers including William Eggleston and Stephen Shore. A member of Magnum, he is known for his images of India, Morocco and Egypt, but for more than 50 years, Gruyaert has wandered New York City’s streets, notes The Guardian, which features a portfolio of his NYC images collected in the new book Harry Gruyaert: Homeland (Thames & Hudson). Read the full Story >>
DIYPhotography Monday June 1, 2026
Budapest, Hungary-based camera company Dora Goodman has announced the closure of its shop after years of niche production and experimental design work. Dora Goodman built a following around handmade medium format cameras, modular systems, and experimental accessories aimed at photographers who wanted to build, modify, or rethink traditional camera setups. The brand became particularly known for its wooden camera bodies, DIY inspired kits, and custom parts, notes DIY Photography, which calls the closure “another blow to Indie photography culture.” Read the full Story >>
