Welcome to John Lacko Photography

John Lacko is primarily an editoral photographer based in Kalamazoo Michigan. John specializes in photojournalism, sports, performance and environmental portraiture. John won the 2010 Golden Word Award as the Communicator of the Year from the local communication group, InterCom. John is the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and Gilmore Keyboard Festival photographer. He has shot for over 18 years as a freelancer for the Kalamazoo Gazette. "It's not an offical event, unless you are here," jokes a local offical. Additionally, he shoots for the New York Times, Zuma Press and other photo agencies. John shot all the contemporary photographs for the notable KALAMAZOO LOST AND FOUND book written by Pam O'Connor and Lynn Smith Houghton, matching historical photographs with the same scenes today.

Call John about your photographic needs, projects and ideas at 269 344-5588 or by email at john@lackophoto.com.john@lackophoto.com.

For more information about John, go to About John. All images are copyrighted by John Lacko Photography. Publication licensing is available for selected images. Prints are available of most images. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.

UPDATE SERVICE AVAILABLE There are plenty of b&w negatives, color negatives and color transparencies that I will be scanning for these galleries. If you would like to be notified when new photos are added to your favorite gallery, just email me at john@lackophoto.com. Please mention Update Service in the subject line and the specific gallery that you are interested in. Thanks!

Here is a link to a story that I shot on autism for NPR:

http://www.npr.org/programs/day/features/2008/mar/autism/index.html

lHere is a quick index to just about everything I have on this web site. Refer to the tabs along the top bar.

GALLERIES: Photos of car shows, races and museums. Check out a huge gallery from the Kohler Challenge vintage racing event at Road America July 14 thru July 17. New galleries include The Pierce Arrow Experience at the Gilmore Car Museum and a tour of the Off Brothers collection.

PHOTOJOURNALISM: Images that tell a story.

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: My documentary work and personal work. Just added a Social Landscape gallery here.

MOTOR SPORTS: Drags, Can Am, Circle Track, NASCAR, Open Wheel, Road Racing & more.

KALAMAZOO: Historic and contemporary photos of my favorite town

TRAVEL: Photos of our travels to different states and countries. Includes Route 66 photos by state. Just added a lot more photos of our trip to Ireland in 1996.

PEOPLE: Kalamazoo personalities; Kalamazoo musical groups; KSO and visiting musicians. Just added a paparazzi gallery of the KSO Yo-Yo Ma reception.

NATURE: Birds, Landscapes, Plants & Animals

NEWSPAPER: Recent published images

SPORTS: All the stick and ball sports & more.

John Lacko Car Photography

Wouldn't it be great to have professional images of your cars surrounding you during your day. While your pride and joy is locked away, you can have professional images of your car right there to remind you of your four wheel passion and all the great memories.

John Lacko got started in photography as the track photographer at Martin US-131 Dragway in 1965. Since becoming a professional photographer in 1993, John has photographed a variety of cars. His work has appeared in AUTOWEEK, CAR & DRIVER, ROAD & TRACK, VICTORY LANE and a variety of other car magazines.

John will be accepting a limited number of automotive photography shoots this year. Your car can be photographed anywhere your would like. John has some unique settings selected around Kalamazoo. John can come to your car event and shoot there. If you drive your car on the track, it can be shot in action, with the wheels spinning. Take a look at the "Galleries" section above to see what can be done with your car.

Give John a call at 269 344-5588 or email him at john@lackophoto.com today.

All material contained within this website is copy written and may not be used for any reason without the written consent of John Lacko Photography. For information on receiving authorization please contact: JOHN LACKO either by email at john@lackophoto.com or you may contact John by calling 1-269-344-5588