Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Sooners keep family legacy alive with pair of track signings
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney It was never a foregone conclusion. Even though seemingly all of her family had attended the University of...
The day after
By Michael Kinney The Oklahoma City Thunder was having the kind of start to the season they wanted. Entering their longest home stand of the season,...
Big O’s finds a home with the Thunder Experience
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney When Owen Wilson first got the idea of going into the food business, the Oklahoma City Thunder was still living...
Thunder star ready for next step in evolution
Story & Photography By Michael Kinney As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enters his seventh season in the NBA, he is at the point in his career where...
Lackluster effort puts Pokes’ future under the microscope
Photos & Story By Michael Kinney As the Oklahoma State football team heads into its bye week, they have some serious questions that need to be...
Process over expectations continues to be the Thunder mindset
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY-- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows what everyone is saying. Oklahoma City’s All-Star guard and MVP...
FX master at a career crossroads in the world of AI
Story & Main Photo By Michael Kinney When the film “Labyrinth” came out in movie theaters in 1986, Nathan Bright was nowhere to be found. The...
Utes shutdown Pokes in Big 12 opener
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney STILLWATER-- After more than three and a half quarters of almost nonexistent offense, Oklahoma State waited...
NBA player’s trip to Science Museum highlights importance of STEM
Story & Photos By Michael Kinney When Adam Flagler stretched out his dripping wet left hand, the apprehension was visible on his face. 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