Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Ranch continues to grow despite uncertain future
By Michael Kinney Like many kids who grew up in the Midwest and south, Matt Hoien had a keen interest in animals. From his days in the 4-H and FFA,...
Wrestlers prepping for state tournament
By Michael Kinney NOBLE-- After two days of competition, the Mustang girls wrestling team had one left standing when the final round of the regional...
Schools can now compensate players for jersey sales
By Michael Kinney If you were to stroll around a Power 5 campus on a normal Saturday in the Fall, one of the first things you will see is a plethora...
This is not your grandparent’s OKLAHOMA!
By Michael Kinney At some point in my life, I have seen the Broadway Musical turned feature film, "OKLAHOMA!" I’m not sure if I saw it during ninth...
Defending champ sends message with COAC title
By Michael Kinney Christian Rowland has a long memory. The defending state champion doesn’t forget past slights or defeats. So when he took the mat...
People came to the Mayo to make memories
By Michael Kinney The Mayo Hotel first opened its doors in Tulsa almost a century ago, in 1925. It was considered the epicenter of the...
Sooners snare elite pass catching tight end
By Michael Kinney Back when Kaden Helms was a sophomore at Bellevue West High (NE.), he asked his head coach an important question. At the time, he...
Senior guard makes defense top priority
By Michael Kinney In today’s era of fast paced games, high scores and amazing athletes, it’s become harder and harder to be a standout on the...
Washington State flipped Oregon commit on eve of signing day
By Michael Kinney When Andre Dollar first committed to the University of Oregon, he thought the recruiting process was over for him. The 6-foot-5,...
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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.