Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Record turnout, strong coalition paves the way for Biden victory
By Michael Kinney Four days after the majority of 145 million Americans went to the polls to vote, the 2020 Presidential election was decided....
Image maker reclaims her narrative
By Michael Kinney Everything Brandi Sims planned to do was going to be hard. From the outside looking in, it may have even looked like an impossible...
Oklahoma facing shortage as nation’s hospitals compete for nurses
By Michael Kinney When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, it exposed several inefficiencies with the health care system. Most had already...
Is SQ 805 real prison reform or just a free pass? Oklahoma voters will decide
By Michael Kinney In 2018, Oklahoma earned a label many around the state didn’t want. At that time, the Prison Policy Initiative released a report...
Debates over mask mandates continue as COVID-19 numbers rise
By Michael Kinney Pam Carter was not happy. When the Lawton resident got up to speak in front of the City Council on Tuesday, she wanted to let the...
For one year only, everyone gets a shot at the title in Oklahoma
By Michael Kinney Every time you think 2020 can’t get any stranger, it somehow finds a way to up the ante. The latest developments saw the OSSAA...
Okla. University shifting fully to online classes as holidays approach
By Michael Kinney The University of Oklahoma has decided to cut its school year short. Well, at least the parts that have do with on-campus...
Pandemic brings new challenges for men’s tailors
By Michael Kinney Established in 1954, Edward’s has withstood recessions, downturns in the economy and fashion trends such as leisure suits to...
Sooners struggle again in loss to Cyclones
By Michael Kinney Every Oklahoma player and fan knew the 2020 season was going to be unlike any other in the history of the program. Unfortunately,...
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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.