Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Sooners spent week battling COVID-19 instead of opponents
By Michael Kinney After skating through the first couple of months of the semester without having any major COVID-19 outbreaks, the University of...
Government steps up efforts to probe missing, murdered indigenous people
By Michael Kinney Shawn Partridge has seen first-hand the devastating effect of violence against Native Americans. In her variety of different roles...
Hinson wants hall of fame induction to be a lesson in perseverance
By Michael Kinney When Dwight Hinson arrived in Lawton more than three decades ago, the military brat knew nothing about real wrestling. His only...
COVID-19 has pushed an Oklahoma hospital to the brink
By Michael Kinney LAWTON, OK. -- Dr. Scott Michener saw it coming. The chief medical officer at Comanche County Memorial Hospital knew the...
New Thunder uniforms highlight dedication to entire state
By Michael Kinney For the past few years right before the NBA has tipped off, each team unveils its new alternate jerseys they plan to use during...
Restaurant owner faces balancing public health with staying open
By Michael Kinney These days Scot Simco doesn’t look forward to the first of the month. Like most Americans the longtime Altus restaurateur knows...
Taking the fight to sickle cell
By Michael Kinney Allen Russell remembers exactly where he was the first time it happened. While his mother tells him he had other episodes, he has...
Thunder to allow fans at games when new NBA season begins
By Michael Kinney Eight months ago the Oklahoma City Thunder shut down the NBA with the first official positive test of the coronavirus in the...
Bison make drastic cuts to athletic program
By Michael Kinney Oklahoma Baptists University held out for as long as they. But on Monday the NCAA Division II institution announced it was going...
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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.