Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Thunder clinch playoff spot as NBA locks in return plan
By Michael Kinney Despite being out of work for the past three months, the Oklahoma City Thunder accomplished an impressive feat last week. The...
Thunder GM says ‘we can do more’ to fight racial injustice
By Michael Kinney Late last week, Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti found himself in Tulsa. It is a trip he has made countless times...
The spark of protests (and conflict) hits Oklahoma
By Michael Kinney Photos by Michael Kinney Lynda Williams had to be there. Having grown up in Lawton and now raisin two young boys in the city, the...
Calls for social justice runs in NBA star’s family.
By Michael Kinney When the NBA put a pause on its season in early March due to the spread of COVID-19, Trae Young decided to come home. The Atlanta...
OSSAA board rejects COVID-19 proposal
By Michael Kinney In a decision that caught many people off-guard, the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association board of...
Class of 2020 is on a unique path
By Michael Kinney In the next few weeks, the class of 2020 will be seeing an end to their high school careers. For the majority of them, it was like...
Riley: “We have one good shot at it.”
By Michael Kinney Since mid-March the sports world has been in a standstill. Whether it is professional leagues, the college ranks or even youth...
Will the NBA return this season?
By Michael Kinney On March 11, the Oklahoma City Thunder rang the Coronavirus alarm in the sports world. That night a visiting member of the Utah...
Sherriff candidate shows support for the unknown essential workers
By Michael Kinney Ever since the Coronavirus has spread into Oklahoma, there are several groups of people who have stayed on their job because 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.