Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Sooners knock off another top-10 team
By Michael Kinney With wins over West Virginia and Kansas in past couple of weeks, Oklahoma is starting to earn a reputation as a giant killer. Both...
Oklahoma knocks off No. 9 Kansas
By Michael Kinney NORMAN-- Heading into the weekend, Oklahoma was considered a fringe team. According to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, if March Madness were...
Coffeehouse owners ‘think outside the box’ to keep doors open during pandemic
By Michael Kinney When Shannon and April Preston decided to jump headfirst into the coffee selling business in 2016, the couple had no idea what...
Governor enacts controversial COVID-19 policy for Oklahoma schools
By Michael Kinney Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has been a proponent for in-person learning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. He has consistently said...
Players react to new NBA COVID-19 protocols
By Michael Kinney Oklahoma City Thunder guard George Hill was not happy. When the 13- year veteran was asked about the new enhanced COVID-19 health...
Oklahoma coach earns HOF nod
By Michael Kinney Bob Stoops has been out of college football for five years. In that time, his replacement at Oklahoma has kept the program...
OU women hold off Red Raiders down the stretch
By Michael Kinney The Oklahoma women's basketball team had been looking for a big win all season. They type of victory that would show just how good...
Sooners roll through Gators to close out season
By Michael Kinney There was nothing easy about the 2020 season for Oklahoma. From key players sitting out the year to its 1-2 start to battling...
Sooners to face Gators in Cotton Bowl
By Michael Kinney When Oklahoma got off to a slow start to the season and lost two early games, their opportunity of making a fourth straight...
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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.