Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
One last run on the hardwood for gridiron standout
By Michael Kinney Basketball was Jacobe Johson’s first passion. It was the sport his father played and the one the Mustang High standout originally...
DEUS-Vayanne: The all-electric luxary hypercar
By Michael Kinney After two years on the shelf, the New York International Auto Show found itself back in the limelight in 2022. For 11 days in...
Oklahoma senior meets idol after historic night
By Michael Kinney When Taylor Robertson arrived at the University of Oklahoma in 2018, everyone knew she could shoot. The Kansas native had made her...
Warriors hold off late Thunder surge for 128-120 victory
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY-- Heading into Monday night, Oklahoma City stood just a single game behind Golden State. While both were...
Remembering the real King on MLK Day
By Michael Kinney The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration has come and gone again around the country. Held on Monday, Jan. 16, it...
‘I wanted to drag him to the deep water’
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA – Moore High’s Payton Thomas had faced Stillwater’s AJ Heeg once before. The two were both juniors at the time and...
Thunder rookie takes OKC family grocery shopping
By Michael Kinney Jaylin Williams remembers what it was like. Growing up, the Oklahoma City Thunder rookie experienced tough times as his dad tried...
Thunder knock off Blazers, again
By Michael Kinney For the second time in three days, the Oklahoma City Thunder played host to the Portland Trail Blazers. When the two teams faced...
Thunder surprise students with a shopping spree
By Michael Kinney During the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the activities that were curtailed or cut out altogether was the community activities...
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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.