Matt Laczko
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Award-Winning Photographer 🌻
Photographer & Photo Assistant for hire 🫡
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Charlotte, NC 📍
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Photographer & Photo Assistant for hire 🫡
📝 social for @ga_revolution
Charlotte, NC 📍
LaczkoArt.com
An incredible and historic season comes to an end but the story is still to be told as the Golden Bulls ended their playoff run and secured a 10-2 record as well as the CIAA Championship.
Coverage for @thecharlottepost 📸🏈
Coverage for @thecharlottepost 📸🏈
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
An incredible and historic season comes to an end but the story is still to be told as the Golden Bulls ended their playoff run and secured a 10-2 record as well as the CIAA Championship.
Coverage for @thecharlottepost 📸🏈
Coverage for @thecharlottepost 📸🏈
Reposted by Matt Laczko
At the time of Manigault's departure, the office was investigating several cases indicating widespread corruption at the highest levels of the city's government, according to whistleblowers within the OIG.
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There is widespread corruption in Atlanta, whistleblowers allege
In a letter to prosecutors, whistleblowers in the Office of Inspector General alleged high level corruption in the City of Atlanta government.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
At the time of Manigault's departure, the office was investigating several cases indicating widespread corruption at the highest levels of the city's government, according to whistleblowers within the OIG.
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New work for the Observer 📸
“We want our future generations to know that whatever happened, we have overcome, and there’s a part for everybody,” council member says.
Near NC Confederate soldier statue, lynching marker with a different message to rise
“We want our future generations to know that whatever happened, we have overcome, and there’s a part for everybody,” council member says.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
New work for the Observer 📸
City of Charlotte residents protest the ongoing Border Patrol and ICE raids on their neighbors across the Queen City on November 15, 2025. (Enlace Latino NC/Matt Laczko)
November 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
City of Charlotte residents protest the ongoing Border Patrol and ICE raids on their neighbors across the Queen City on November 15, 2025. (Enlace Latino NC/Matt Laczko)
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Activan red de ayuda para familias afectadas por operativos migratorios en Charlotte
La Coalición Latinoamericana lanzó una red de apoyo para familias afectadas por redadas migratorias en Charlotte, ofreciendo ayuda legal, emocional y acceso a recursos básicos. El servicio ya está disponible.
La Coalición Latinoamericana lanzó una red de apoyo para familias afectadas por redadas migratorias en Charlotte, ofreciendo ayuda legal, emocional y acceso a recursos básicos. El servicio ya está disponible.
Activan red de ayuda para familias afectadas por operativos migratorios en Charlotte
La Coalición Latinoamericana lanzó una red de apoyo para familias afectadas por redadas migratorias en Charlotte, ofreciendo ayuda legal, emocional y acceso a recursos básicos. El servicio ya está disponible.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Activan red de ayuda para familias afectadas por operativos migratorios en Charlotte
La Coalición Latinoamericana lanzó una red de apoyo para familias afectadas por redadas migratorias en Charlotte, ofreciendo ayuda legal, emocional y acceso a recursos básicos. El servicio ya está disponible.
La Coalición Latinoamericana lanzó una red de apoyo para familias afectadas por redadas migratorias en Charlotte, ofreciendo ayuda legal, emocional y acceso a recursos básicos. El servicio ya está disponible.
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“Thank you, thank you to the community and all the people that have supported me,” Manuel “Manolo” Betancur said. “But I need to protect my community.”
‘They’re not chasing criminals.’ Manolo’s Bakery owner closes store to protect customers
“Thank you, thank you to the community and all the people that have supported me,” Manuel “Manolo” Betancur said. “But I need to protect my community.”
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November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“Thank you, thank you to the community and all the people that have supported me,” Manuel “Manolo” Betancur said. “But I need to protect my community.”
More photos from JCSU’s win over Livingstone College in the Commemorative Classic on November 8. The Golden Bulls now face off Virginia Union in the CIAA Championship Game on November 15.
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
More photos from JCSU’s win over Livingstone College in the Commemorative Classic on November 8. The Golden Bulls now face off Virginia Union in the CIAA Championship Game on November 15.
The Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls defeat their rival Livingstone College in the Commemorative Classic 26-21 and send the program into the CIAA Championship for the first time since 1972! Coverage for The Charlotte Post 📸🏈
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November 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
The Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls defeat their rival Livingstone College in the Commemorative Classic 26-21 and send the program into the CIAA Championship for the first time since 1972! Coverage for The Charlotte Post 📸🏈
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Back at Johnson C. Smith University tomorrow as the Golden Bulls can clinch a spot in the CIAA Championship game for the first time since 1970 and have to do it in a heated rivalry game against Livingstone whom the Bulls have played since 1892.
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Back at Johnson C. Smith University tomorrow as the Golden Bulls can clinch a spot in the CIAA Championship game for the first time since 1970 and have to do it in a heated rivalry game against Livingstone whom the Bulls have played since 1892.
Out last night on assignment at Ardrey Kell’s win over South Meck HS in the 2nd Round of the 8A playoff in an ET thriller. 📸⚽️
Ardrey Kell vs. South Mecklenburg (November 6, 2025) - HighSchoolOT
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November 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Out last night on assignment at Ardrey Kell’s win over South Meck HS in the 2nd Round of the 8A playoff in an ET thriller. 📸⚽️
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Ardrey Kell will play at rival Providence Friday in the first round of the playoffs Friday. Observer photographer Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez caught up with Curtis and the Knights at practice
PHOTOS: Ardrey Kell QB Jared Curtis at practice
Ardrey Kell will play at rival Providence Friday in the first round of the playoffs Friday. Observer photographer Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez caught up with Curtis and the Knights at practice
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November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Ardrey Kell will play at rival Providence Friday in the first round of the playoffs Friday. Observer photographer Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez caught up with Curtis and the Knights at practice
Photographed Ardrey Kell’s QB Jared Curtis for this piece on his journey so far, his brother’s battle on and off the field with cancer, and the inspiration they both have found in each other. 📸🏈
Ardrey Kell QB Jared Curtis finds inspiration in brother’s courageous cancer fight
Ardrey Kell QB Jared Curtis draws motivation from brother Jack’s battle with cancer — fueling his love for football and deepening their brotherly bond.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Photographed Ardrey Kell’s QB Jared Curtis for this piece on his journey so far, his brother’s battle on and off the field with cancer, and the inspiration they both have found in each other. 📸🏈
Some faces from recent photography gigs and one from my pt job on Halloween.
November 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Some faces from recent photography gigs and one from my pt job on Halloween.
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From The Charlotte Post: Final: Johnson C Smith 52, Winston-Salem State 27. Third straight win for Golden Bulls in the series, longest streak since 1972-76 when Richard Nixon ('73 and '73) and Gerald Ford ('74-'76) were president. Largest margin of victory vs. the Rams since 56-6 drubbing in 1975. 📸
October 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
From The Charlotte Post: Final: Johnson C Smith 52, Winston-Salem State 27. Third straight win for Golden Bulls in the series, longest streak since 1972-76 when Richard Nixon ('73 and '73) and Gerald Ford ('74-'76) were president. Largest margin of victory vs. the Rams since 56-6 drubbing in 1975. 📸
From The Charlotte Post: Final: Johnson C Smith 52, Winston-Salem State 27. Third straight win for Golden Bulls in the series, longest streak since 1972-76 when Richard Nixon ('73 and '73) and Gerald Ford ('74-'76) were president. Largest margin of victory vs. the Rams since 56-6 drubbing in 1975. 📸
October 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
From The Charlotte Post: Final: Johnson C Smith 52, Winston-Salem State 27. Third straight win for Golden Bulls in the series, longest streak since 1972-76 when Richard Nixon ('73 and '73) and Gerald Ford ('74-'76) were president. Largest margin of victory vs. the Rams since 56-6 drubbing in 1975. 📸
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Temple won its first conference road game in nearly four years Saturday, breaking open a tight game early to rout Charlotte.
Charlotte 49ers embarrassed in home loss to Temple. Here’s what we learned
Temple won its first conference road game in nearly four years Saturday, breaking open a tight game early to rout Charlotte.
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October 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Temple won its first conference road game in nearly four years Saturday, breaking open a tight game early to rout Charlotte.
Charlotte 49ers vs Temple Owls on Homecoming for The Charlotte Observer 🏈 📸
October 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Charlotte 49ers vs Temple Owls on Homecoming for The Charlotte Observer 🏈 📸
📸🏈 got the chance to photograph today’s game and yeah, it wasn’t pretty for Charlotte.
Temple won its first conference road game in nearly four years Saturday, breaking open a tight game early to rout Charlotte.
Charlotte 49ers embarrassed in home loss to Temple. Here’s what we learned
Temple won its first conference road game in nearly four years Saturday, breaking open a tight game early to rout Charlotte.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:35 AM
📸🏈 got the chance to photograph today’s game and yeah, it wasn’t pretty for Charlotte.
Back to covering more college football this Saturday and next Saturday; Charlotte takes on Temple on Oct 18 & JCSU takes on WSSU on Oct 25! 📸🏈
October 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Back to covering more college football this Saturday and next Saturday; Charlotte takes on Temple on Oct 18 & JCSU takes on WSSU on Oct 25! 📸🏈
Recent work across a broad spectrum of things including the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation’s Evening In The Endzone, Sight For Kids Day at Toomers Elementary, Charlotte Film Festival, and Community School of Davidson Volleyball!
October 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Recent work across a broad spectrum of things including the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation’s Evening In The Endzone, Sight For Kids Day at Toomers Elementary, Charlotte Film Festival, and Community School of Davidson Volleyball!
Mayor Vi Lyles, Interim CATS CEO Jacob Cagle, City Manager Marcus Jones, and MTC Vice-Chair Rusty Knox addresses the media to unveil CATS commuter safety strategy following the death of Iryna Zarutska and pressure from the state auditor’s office as well as federal officials.
For @thecharlottepost 📸
For @thecharlottepost 📸
October 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Mayor Vi Lyles, Interim CATS CEO Jacob Cagle, City Manager Marcus Jones, and MTC Vice-Chair Rusty Knox addresses the media to unveil CATS commuter safety strategy following the death of Iryna Zarutska and pressure from the state auditor’s office as well as federal officials.
For @thecharlottepost 📸
For @thecharlottepost 📸
And that’s a wrap! 🎥🎬
I had the privilege of covering three days of the 2025 Charlotte Film Festival and got to witness some incredible creative films & awe-inspiring documentaries! I cannot wait to be back next year and see the talent that graces the silver screens here in the Queen City! 📸
I had the privilege of covering three days of the 2025 Charlotte Film Festival and got to witness some incredible creative films & awe-inspiring documentaries! I cannot wait to be back next year and see the talent that graces the silver screens here in the Queen City! 📸
September 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
And that’s a wrap! 🎥🎬
I had the privilege of covering three days of the 2025 Charlotte Film Festival and got to witness some incredible creative films & awe-inspiring documentaries! I cannot wait to be back next year and see the talent that graces the silver screens here in the Queen City! 📸
I had the privilege of covering three days of the 2025 Charlotte Film Festival and got to witness some incredible creative films & awe-inspiring documentaries! I cannot wait to be back next year and see the talent that graces the silver screens here in the Queen City! 📸
First steps to the future of girls flag football. Grassroots efforts like Girl Power Flag Football help grow the game and I was so excited to get out there this past Sunday and take photos of their first ever game of the Girl’s Flag Football league up in Mooresville! 📸🏈
September 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
First steps to the future of girls flag football. Grassroots efforts like Girl Power Flag Football help grow the game and I was so excited to get out there this past Sunday and take photos of their first ever game of the Girl’s Flag Football league up in Mooresville! 📸🏈
Forgot to post my coverage from Charlotte Country Day‘s win over Ben L. Smith a few weeks ago for @highschoolot 📸🏈
September 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Forgot to post my coverage from Charlotte Country Day‘s win over Ben L. Smith a few weeks ago for @highschoolot 📸🏈