Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Wildcatters ready for PBR debut in Oklahoma City
By Michael Kinney Ahead of the third season PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams league, the Oklahoma Wildcatters found an intriguing way to bring...
Did the Thunder find its missing piece?
By Michael Kinney The minute former New York Knick Isaiah Hartenstein signed his multi-year free agent contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, he...
Supreme Court will decide if new Oklahoma law criminalizes being homeless
By Michael Kinney It didn’t take long for it to happen. One day Jacqueline Rich was gainfully employed; weeks later the Bethany native found herself...
Competition and fun remain the focus at Oklahoma’s Endeavor Games
By Michael Kinney Click Here for Photo Gallery In 2019, Brenden Butler discovered he had bone cancer in his foot. After completing 10 months of...
Thunder take high aspirations and questions into offseason
By Michael Kinney It was not the way the Oklahoma City Thunder envisioned their season coming to an end. Giving up a 17-point halftime lead and...
A refocused Luka is a problem for the Thunder
By Michael Kinney It didn’t take long for Oklahoma City Thunder fans to latch on to Luka Doncic. Early in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinal...
Q&A with Thunder sparkplug Kendrich Williams
By Michael Kinney While the players won’t admit it, Monday’s 100-96 victory for the Oklahoma City Thunder was a must-win. A loss to the Dallas...
Branding Profile: Attorney finds his calling after exhausting all other options
Words & Photography by Michael Kinney When career-minded professionals are asked how they got started in their life’s work, many will say...
From Japan to Oklahoma, Thunder fan discovers whole new world
Words & Photography by Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY-- The first thing anyone needs to know about Nanae Yamano is that she doesn’t like the term...
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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.