Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Learning on the job
Photo by Torrey Purvey By Michael Kinney NORMAN-- Antonio Gordon was hoping for a better homecoming. With the stands at Lloyd Noble Center full of...
What will Hurts’ legacy be at Oklahoma?
Photo credit: Jason Parkhurst By Michael Kinney ATLANTA – For what may have been the first time all season, Jalen Hurts was human, so to speak. When...
Oklahoma can’t put it all together on the biggest stage
(Photo by Michael Kinney) By Michael Kinney ATLANTA- Parnell Motley looked exhausted. As he sat down to talk to the media after the 2019 Peach Bowl,...
Sooners go down for the count
By Michael Kinney ATLANTA-- For weeks Oklahoma was told they had no chance. Facing No. 1 LSU, it seemed everyone gave the fourth-ranked Sooners no...
Fields setting his own path at Oklahoma
By Michael Kinney ATLANTA-- One of the first things defensive backs learn is how to read the flight of a football. Knowing the trajectory of an...
Sooners pulling the disrespect card
By Michael Kinney ATLANTA-- DaShaun White has heard all the talk. Just like the rest of his Oklahoma squad, the sophomore linebacker knows exactly...
Sooners try to move past suspensions
By Michael Kinney ATLANTA-- Oklahoma landed in Atlanta Sunday looking to focus on the Peach Bowl. With No. 1 LSU waiting on them in the semifinals...
Hurts adds Heisman runner-up to resume
By Michael Kinney The odds were stacked against Oklahoma from the start. Despite the incredible season Jalen Hurts produced, the chances of the...
Oklahoma headed to the playoffs… again
Photo by Michael Kinney By Michael Kinney On the afternoon of Oct. 26, the sky was falling. At least that is the way fans around the University 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.