Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
The NBA Finals turned into one giant (expensive) photo project
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney From the outset, I don’t think I really understood what I was putting myself through. I hadn’t even shot a full...
Thunder roll to first title after drubbing Pacers in Game 7
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY-- The reactions may have seemed subdued. There was no dogpile at half court, no uncontrollably...
NBA Finals: Game 7, nothing else needs to be said
Story & Photo By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY- Game 7. In sports vernacular, there aren’t two more elegant and impactful words than when Game...
Oklahoma City looks to close out Indy tonight
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney INDIANAPOLIS-- Oklahoma City’s first shot at winning the 2025 NBA championship comes tonight. For the Thunder...
“The Moment” is a problem for the Thunder
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney Through the first three games of the NBA Finals, it has become abundantly clear that Tyrese Haliburton is a...
Failure was not an option for local artist
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney There are not many times when the worst day of your life turns out to be the best. But that is exactly how...
NBA Finals: Thunder, Pacers make adjustments ahead of Game 2
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney The Oklahoma City Thunder had two days to get over it. After falling in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on a...
NBA Finals: Thunder stunned in series opener, again
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney For the Oklahoma City fans who stormed out of the Paycom Center with stunned or angry looks on their faces, it...
NBA Finals: Will power
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY-- I’m feeling nostalgic right now. As someone who grew up on the NBA of the 80s and 90s when the...
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Photography Portfolios
Journalism
This portfolio captures the raw essence of real-life events with stunning clarity. Each photo tells a compelling story, turning news into a visual narrative that informs and captivates.
Portrait
The portrait portfolio captures the unique personalities of its subjects with an intimate and expressive touch. Each photograph reveals deeper layers of character and emotion.
Sports
This sports photography brings high-energy action and peak athleticism to life. The images capture intense moments and raw emotions, putting you right in the middle of the action.
Travel
The travel portfolio takes viewers on a visual journey through diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes. Each photo vividly captures the essence of a location, inspiring wanderlust and curiosity.
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Photographs are made for more than just collecting likes on social media. A truly impressive image deserves to be printed out big and hung on walls for everyone to view, admire, question, remember and make statements. Those are the types of moments I seek and have gathered for the MKM print collection.
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About Michael
Growing up in Oklahoma, I was like most young boys. I had dreams of playing football at the University of Oklahoma and making a pro career with the Dallas Cowboys. However, once I realized there wouldn’t be too many openings for a 5-foot-8 offensive lineman in the NFL, I had to look for alternatives. Reporter. Writer. Photojournalist. These are some of the different titles I’ve picked up instead. But the one moniker that encompasses every aspect of the more than three-decade journey I’ve been on is storyteller. Whether I’m covering the NBA Finals or photographing the people of Portugal, I am telling a story.
Whether I’m crafting a branding profile, covering a protest march or authoring my newest travel book, the story comes first.
If I can be of help, contact me at: MichaelKinney92@hotmail.com