Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
Warriors unable to put out Westbrook fire
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY – There are nights during a long NBA season that Russell Westbrook can be confounding. Whether it’s costly...
Will Thunder home-court be an advantage once again?
By Michael Kinney With the Draymond Green saga dealt with, both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors vowed to get back to business on...
All eyes on Green, but Thunder can still take command of series
By Michael Kinney From the moment Game 3 ended Sunday night, all anybody could seem to talk about was one topic. Would Golden State’s Draymond Green...
Thunder roll out the big sticks for Game 3
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant wants his team to stay focused. Whether it’s dealing with bad calls from refs or taking big leads in...
Thunder can’t give Curry star treatment in Game 3
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY – After an embarrassing blowout loss in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, Oklahoma City returns home tonight...
Will Thunder regain advantage on the boards?
By Michael Kinney The Western Conference Finals between Oklahoma City and Golden State has defined in terms of big vs little. Can the size of the...
Climbing the record books
By Michael Kinney MOORE – The actual competition was over long before Vernon Turner started to really jump at the 6A state track and field...
Track helps ‘military brat’ escape pressures at home
By Michael Kinney When David Andrew Miller was on the track, he was safe. When he was practicing for the 100 and 200-meter dashes at Newcastle High,...
Durant: ‘It comes down to who wants it more’
Photo provided by OKC Thunder By Michael Kinney One of my favorite movies of all time is “The Wild Bunch.” Directed by Sam Peckinpah, the...
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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.