George Pickow (born February 11, 1922, Los Angeles, California, USA – died December 10, 2010, Roslyn, New York, USA) was an American photographer and filmmaker who chronicled the folk and jazz music scenes in the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries. He is also credited for recording roles. Active from the late 1950's onward. Husband of Jean Ritchie. Father of musicians Jonathan Pickow and Peter Pickow.