Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Trae Young taking his talents to Atlanta
By Michael Kinney Just over a year after graduating from Norman North High school, Trae Young saw his dreams come true. The former Oklahoma point...
NBA Draft: Trae Young already showing his brand is strong
By Michael Kinney The 2018 NBA draft will take place Thursday at the Barclays Center in New York City. At some point in the first round, Oklahoma...
Trae Young wants the NBA to know he’s ready
(Photo by Michael Kinney) By Michael Kinney Trae Young knows what he brings to the table. So when the former Oklahoma point guard makes the...
Track coach looking to beat the odds in battle with ALS
(Photo by Michael Kinney) By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY --The changes in his body can already be seen. A couple of months ago, friends and family...
Seminoles claim first WCWS title
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY – Sydney Sherrill grew up a few miles away from USA Hall of Fame Stadium. In fact, as a freshman in high school,...
Huskies upset Sooners at WCWS
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY – Washington upset two-time defending champion Oklahoma 2-0 in the first round of the Women’s College World Series...
WVU coach jumps outside the box to fix pitching woes
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY — For most baseball coaches, going to the bullpen can be an arduous chore. It usually means the game is not...
Just out looking for a good race
Photo by Michael Kinney By Michael Kinney Jed Helker really likes to run. Even more than that, he loves to compete. Whether it's competing for state...
A look back at the ‘Path of destruction’
On May 20th, 2013, one of the strongest tornadoes in the history of the United States rolled through Moore, Oklahoma. I was in the city at the time....
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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.