Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Sooners close out Bedlam rivalry with emotional loss to Pokes
By Michael Kinney Photo: OSU Athletics The University of Oklahoma closed out its long history of dominance over Oklahoma State with what could be...
Thunder prepare for start of new in-season tourney
By Michael Kinney After starting the NBA season 2-0, the Oklahoma City Thunder home Sunday to start a six game home stand at the Paycom Center....
Running with purpose
By Michael Kinney It has been a tough year for Lasiera Laviolette. The Midwest City tailback suffered a loss right as his senior season started and...
Senior back behind the plate where she belongs
By Michael Kinney It was a tough question for Arionna ‘Onna’ McElroy. When the Mustang catcher was asked to choose between hitting a homerun or...
Thunder big man makes NBA debut
By Michael Kinney The Oklahoma City Thunder opened up training camp last week as they prepare for the upcoming NBA season. It is the first camp as a...
Sooners find redemption in dramatic win over Texas
By Michael Kinney Oklahoma went into the 119th Red River Rivalry carrying a chip on its shoulders. After being lambasted 49-0 the year before,...
After slow start Sooners roll through Cyclones
By Michael Kinney It could have been a trap game. With the Red River Shootout on the horizon, Oklahoma easily could have taken its focus off Iowa...
Louie Jones making a name for himself
By Michael Kinney It’s pretty easy to tell whenever Louie Jones makes a big play for the Mustang defense. About a half beat after the 6-foot-1,...
Thunder staying the course despite higher expectations
By Michael Kinney For the 16th consecutive year, Sam Presti sat in front of the media to give his State of the Franchise address. During that time,...
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Photography Portfolios
PHOTOJournalism
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.
Photography Prints
Photographs are made for more than just collecting likes on social media. A truly impressive image that makes a statement deserves to be printed out big and hung on walls to be viewed, admired, questioned and remembered. 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 in some ways. I had dreams of playing football at the University of Oklahoma and making a 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 other alternatives.
My search led me to a career in journalism and photography. What started as just a passion for sports reporting turned into more than 20 years of working in all areas of an industry that continues to intrigue me.
Whether I’m covering the OKC Thunder winning the NBA Championship, writing about emerging artists & CEOs in Oklahoma, detailing war protests in Spain or photographing the chaos of the Moroccan street markets, I’m attracted to fascinating storylines that readers will find interesting, thought-provoking & visually stimulating as well.
Go to MichaelKinney.smugmug.com (photos) for more examples of my work. For those with writing and photography opportunities, I can be reached by email at MichaelKinney92@hotmail.com, or tap the Contact Me button below.