Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Fighting for a normal life
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA-- When I met Zena Myers for the first time, things were not going well for her. In the Blanchard (Ok.) native’s own...
Sooners outlast scrappy Jayhawks
By Michael Kinney Oklahoma needed a win. More than at any time in the past three decades, they went into Saturday’s matchup needing to get back into...
J-Will brings personality and game to Thunder lineup
By Michael Kinney One of the most surprising players so far during the Oklahoma City Thunder preseason has been the play of rookie Jaylin Williams....
Paralympic snowboarder finds new challenge to embrace
By Michael Kinney When Zach Miller was a kid, he was constantly being told what he couldn’t do. Because the Silverthorne, Colorado, native had been...
Giddey looking to improve shooting in second year
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY-- By almost every measurable, Josh Giddey had a successful rookie season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. His four...
Thunder look beyond injuries to the potential of new NBA season
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY- Heading into his fifth year, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had hoped to be talking about a variety of different things...
Wildcats stun No. 6 Sooners 41-34
By Michael Kinney NORMAN - Oklahoma knows Kansas State well. They have seen up close and personal what the Wildcats can do to opponents with their...
Sooners put stranglehold on Cornhuskers
By Michael Kinney After a couple of weeks of playing in the friendly confines of Norman, Oklahoma took their show on the road for the first time...
Goat breeding turns into a business & passion unlikely farm owner
By Michael Kinney Katie Rose wasn’t looking to get into the goat business. Being a native of Little Rock (Ark.), owning a goat farm wasn’t even on...
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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.