Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Oklahoma City took the fight to Houston and snatched a win in overtime
By Michael Kinney Facing an 0-3 hole in their first-round battle with Houston, Oklahoma City did something it hadn’t done all series. They fought....
Jewelry family relying on new generation to lead during the coronavirus era
By Michael Kinney For the bulk of the 39 years Tipton’s Fine Jewelry has been in existence, they’ve been able to stay out of debt. That was a goal...
Short-handed Rockets swarm Thunder in Game 1
By Michael Kinney Coming into the 2020 postseason, Oklahoma City had become a trendy pick to be one of the final teams standing. With the way they...
Thunder to see familiar faces in opening round
By Michael Kinney When the 2019-20 NBA season tipped off some 10 months ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder were considered an afterthought. With the...
Front line ER doctor says ‘We are at war with the virus’
By Michael Kinney Dr. Terry Jodrie has seen some bad situations. In his position as a Development Specialist with the Global Emergency Medicine...
Small conferences are having to make tough decisions in COVID-19 era
By Michael Kinney Jim Jackson had a feeling it was coming. After countless phone conversations, Cameron’s Athletic Director saw the writing on the...
College football debate heats up as Power 5 take different paths
By Michael Kinney When the week began, it looked like college sports in 2020 was on its way to being shutdown completely. But by the end of Tuesday...
Sooners push pause and the rise of the #WeWantToPlay movement
By Michael Kinney For the past month, everything that has come out of the University of Oklahoma athletic department has been positive. No matter...
Car dealer sees success despite pandemic
By Michael Kinney For almost two months, Anthony Santiago was living out of a hotel room. Despite having a beautiful home, the general manager of...
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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.




