Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Despite ‘minor’ lifesaving surgery, talented edge rusher gets back to work
By Michael Kinney To hear Will Smith talk about it, it was just a simple surgery. After playing in his first game of the season Thursday, the...
Big Baby Anderson picks up TKO in Tulsa
By Michael Kinney TULSA-Jared ‘The Real Big Baby” Anderson began his career with 14 straight knockout victories. In his short career, the Toledo...
Pro bull riders take over Oklahoma City
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY – As their second annual PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series homestand got...
If someone doesn’t storm out of the room in anger, it’s not a real Fantasy Football draft
By Michael Kinney While the past three-day weekend was a celebration of the country's labor force, it was something completely different for...
Green Pastures rising
By Michael Kinney Movies often have an origin story — whether it’s Peter Parker being bitten by a radioactive spider or Charles Foster Kane leaving...
Meet The Sooners back on tap after hiatus
By Michael Kinney One of the most popular traditions for the University of Oklahoma football team over the past few years has been its annual Meet...
Jack-of-all-trades turns to farm life to save mental health
By Michael Kinney Chris Brust has been in the pig business early on in life. When he and his older brother won one in a raffle when he was 12, he...
Former OU All-American takes over new track program: ‘They’re going to grind’
By Michael Kinney After a run of success at Southmoore High, Shanon Atkinson thought may have been time to make a move. But the veteran track and...
New sponsor brings rebranding of Oklahoma and Texas ‘rivalry’
By Michael Kinney As one Big 12 rivalry nears an end (Bedlam), another gets rebranded. The University of Oklahoma announced Monday that its matchup...
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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.