Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Sooners roll through Owls in opener
By Michael Kinney NORMAN – Despite coming off a season in which it played in the College Football Playoffs and returning the majority of its...
Oklahoma barber uses social media to build brand
(Photo by Michael Kinney) By Michael Kinney NORMAN -- Alvin “AP” Payne, the owner of Payneless Images barbershop, runs an old-school type of...
NBA rookie has big plans off the court
By Michael Kinney NEW YORK – When Trae Young saw the turnout, he couldn’t believe it. In his first-ever community event since being drafted and...
Sooners make it official: Murray to start
By Michael Kinney For most, it seemed to be a foregone conclusion. When Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield left Oklahoma and become the No. 1 pick...
Sooners notebook: Defense shines in scrimmage
By Michael Kinney NORMAN -- One of the biggest moments in an athletes life is when they find out they have earned a full scholarship to their dream...
Safeties briging attidue to defense
By Michael Kinney Jordan Parker called it that dog. That’s how the redshirt sophomore described the ingredient the safeties at Oklahoma will be...
Sooners fighting for spots
NORMAN -- Four days into Oklahoma's preseason camp, none of they key position battles have been decided. That includes the quarterback race between...
High expectations for OU freshman
By Michael Kinney Brendan Radley-Hiles has seemingly done the impossible. Despite not playing a single down of a single football game yet for...
Honesty is key on recruiting trail for OU
By Michael Kinney On the final day of summer workouts for Oklahoma, several of the coaches took time out of their day to attend the Annual OU...
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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.