Jose Picayo Black and White Photography
Cuban
In an age where digital photography reigns supreme, José Picayo makes no apologies for his commitment to Polaroid film. “Digital is so overpoweringly real,” he told Musée magazine. “Photography is more magical to me.” With Polaroid film, Picayo explains he can capture his evocative portraits, still-lifes and landscapes “as they are — a moment in time.”
Born in 1959 in Havana, Picayo left Cuba with his family in 1966, moving to Puerto Rico. In 1975, they settled in Kent, Ohio, where he completed high school and attended Kent State University for two years. By 1981, Picayo moved to New York City and graduated with a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983.
For the next few years, Picayo assisted several photographers before he began his career as a commercial photographer in 1987. During this time, he worked for several publications, including Italian magazines Sassy, Taxi and Connoisseur. Picayo also moonlighted as a teacher during the 1990s, teaching photography at his alma mater and Manhattan’s International Center of Photography.
Despite the introduction of digital photography in the late 20th century, Picayo has remained loyal to film photography, preferring to shoot with Polaroid film. The 8 x 10 images are then printed on Japanese paper, which lends visual texture and a timeworn quality to his black and white and color photos. While he is well known for his fashion photography, Picayo credits several influential photographers for their impact on his creative works. These include Eugène Atget, Edward S. Curtis, Michael Disfarmer, Walker Evans and Torkil Gudnason.
Picayo has exhibited extensively in both solo and group shows throughout the US, including the Robin Rice Gallery in New York City and the Erie Art Museum in Pennsylvania. His works have appeared in numerous publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, L.A. Style, the New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone and more.
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Artist: Jose Picayo
Pinus Thunbergii - Japanese Black Pine
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Black and White, Trees, Botanical, Detail, bark, nature, forest, rustic, close, bark detail, B&W, Black and White photography, Jose Picayo, silver gelatin print, nature, outdoor
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Chamaecyparis nootkatensis Pendula - Weeping Alaskan Yellow Cedar
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Black and White, Trees, Botanical, Detail, bark, nature, forest, rustic, grass, plants, nature, trees, Jose Picayo, B&W, Black and White Photography, Silver Gelatin Print
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'Montgomery' Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Black and White, Trees, Botanical, Detail, bark, nature, forest, rustic, field, trees, Jose Picayo, outdoor, nature, silver gelatin print, B&W, Black and White photography.
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Cedrus Libani ssp Atlantic - Glauca blue atlas cedar #1
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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American Hollies #2
By Jose Picayo
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Magnolia Kobus #1
By Jose Picayo
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Group #2
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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Euonymus bungeana - Winterberry Euonymus detail
By Jose Picayo
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Picea glauca 'Conica' - Dwarf Alberta Spruce
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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Chamaecyparis trunks
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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Chamaecyparis pisifera - Gold mop cypress
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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Eastern Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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Chamaecyparis pisifera - Gold mop cypress detail
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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American Holly - detail
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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American Hollies
By Jose Picayo
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Magnolia Kobus #2
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Black and White, Trees, Botanical, Nature, Study, Still Life, Ecological, Black and White photography, Jose Picayo, B&W, outdoor, nature, abstract.
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Magnolia kobus #3
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Black and White, Trees, Botanical, Still Life, Study, Ecological, Nature, B&W, nature, outdoor, photography, Jose Picayo, abstract.
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Cedrus Libani ssp Atlantica Glauca - Blue Atlas Cedar #2
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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American Hophornbeam Ostrya Virginiana
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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Magnolia Grandiflora Bracken's Brown Beauty
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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Pidetail nus stobus pendula - Weeping White Pine
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Black and White, Trees, Botanical, Nature, Still Life, Study, Ecological, outdoor, nature, trees, B&W, Jose Picayo, Silver Gelatin Print, B&W Photography, pine.
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Parrotia persica - Persian ironwood
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Black and White, Trees, Botanical, Still Life, Study, Ecological, Nature, B&W photography, Jose Picayo, trees, nature, outdoor, Silver Gelatin Print, B&W.
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India Quassia Picrasma quassioides
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Black and White, Trees, Botanical, Still Life, Study, Nature, Ecological, B&W photography, trees, outdoor, nature, Jose Picayo.
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Acer diabolicum-Devil maple
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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Pinus koraiensis Morris blue Morris Blue Korean Pine
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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"Susie", 1989
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Fashion, portrait, women, woman, black & white, female, style, soft, sepia tone, black and white, b&w, black & white, female, soft light, soft blur, intimate, photography, portrait photography, blur
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...
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1980s Contemporary Jose Picayo Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Derek #1
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
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1990s Jose Picayo Black and White Photography
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"Philipe #4", 1994
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Male, men, man, swimming, beach, waves, ocean, bathing suit, semi-nude, diving, black and white, muscle, athletic, sports, summer, water, fashion, water, b&w, black & white, diving, swimming, ocean, waves, athletic, muscle
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...
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1990s Contemporary Jose Picayo Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
"Philipe #5", 1994
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
man, male, men, portrait, ocean, water, summer, beach, bathing suit, black and white, muscle, athletic, swimming, swim, beach, black & white, figure, running, beach, swimming, male, water, athletic, black and white
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...
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1990s Contemporary Jose Picayo Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
"Andrea #2", 1992
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful woman in a black cap squints at the photographer as something glistening obscures the rest of her face. Its unclear whether she is smiling or frowning though the sky abov...
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1990s Contemporary Jose Picayo Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
"Philipe #1" , 1994
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph captures a full bodied profile of a semi-nude man. His face is stoic and his body is fit and muscular.
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland i...
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1990s Contemporary Jose Picayo Black and White Photography
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