Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Oklahoma debates transgender sports bill as NCAA throws down warning shot
By Michael Kinney Quietly last week Oklahoma legislators began debating a possible new bill that could change secondary education sports programs...
Record chaser
By Michael Kinney The old saying goes “records are made to be broken.” But what it doesn’t explain is how hard it is to do it. That is something...
After a year under COVID, are we heading backwards?
By Michael Kinney Back on April 1, 2020, I tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time. Exactly one year later on April 1, 2021, I received my...
Thunder making moves for tomorrow, not today
By Michel Kinney The 2020-21 NBA season has been anything but ordinary for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Along with being a bottom dweller in the...
Kruger retires after almost 40 years, but worried about future of the game
By Michael Kinney Before Lon Kruger ever landed at the University of Oklahoma in 2011, he had already put together an illustrious coaching career....
New Bronco full of surprises
By Michael Kinney The 2021 Ford Bronco was scheduled to make its first live launch at the New York Auto Show in April of last year. However, due to...
Sooners head into tourney action shorthanded
By Michael Kinney Back in the hey-day of the Big 8, some of the best matchups on the hardwood occurred whenever Oklahoma took on Missouri. In the...
Coale: ‘Basketball was my first and deepest love… 25 years just feels right’
By Michael Kinney When Sherri Coale arrived at the University of Oklahoma in 1996, the women’s basketball program was in shambles. It was just six...
Sooners roll through HOF Classic
By Michael Kinney No. 1 Oklahoma made a short trip from its campus in Norman up to Oklahoma City over the weekend for the Hall of Fame Classic. In...
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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.