Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Barnett has sights set on record books
By Michael Kinney Bennett Barnett wants to leave his mark. The Mount Saint Mary senior distance runner wants to make sure when his time is up his...
Big 3 struggle closing out Game 2
(Photo by TorreyPurvey.com) By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY -- The main focus of Utah after their Game 1 loss to Oklahoma City was physical play....
Playoff P arrives just in time for the Thunder
Photo by TorreyPurvey.com By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY –Russell Westbrook and Carmelo hadn't heard it before. Even though thyey had been...
OU preparing for big weekend
By Michael Kinney Caleb Kelly is a veteran of the Oklahoma Spring game. Before the junior linebacker even became a member of the Sooners he had...
Overseeing the rise of a team and a city
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY – When Mick Cornett went to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Golden State Warriors April 3rd, he sat in...
Sooners turning spring game into an event
By Michael Kinney Lincoln Riley is getting everyone ready. The Oklahoma football coach is giving everyone fair warning that this year’s spring...
Blazing his own path
By Michael Kinney Jesse Porter thought his future was going to be on the basketball court. For years, the Oklahoma City native believed the round...
Spring scrimmage reveals little in QB battle
By Michael Kinney As spring football enters April one of the big questions surrounding the Sooners, ofcourse, centers around the quarterback...
Young taking his talents to the NBA
By Michael Kinney In what may have been the worst kept secret in college basketball was made official Tuesday when freshman Trae Young announced he...
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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.