Writer/Journalist/Photographer
EYE|HEART|SOUL
NBA writer turns passion project into business venture
Words & Photography By Michael Kinney Darnell Mayberry has never been afraid to change directions when it comes to his career. Whether it was...
Thunder put Pelicans in a 2-0 stranglehold
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY-- It didn’t take long for Oklahoma City to learn its lesson. After allowing a shorthanded New Orleans squad to hang...
NBA playoffs not on the minds of local protesters
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY-- By the time Game 1 of the Oklahoma City Thunder postseason tips off Sunday night, hundreds if not thousands of...
Dort excited about second shot at NBA playoffs
By Michael Kinney With their win Friday night in the play-in game against Sacramento, the shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans (49-33) secured an...
Thunder preparing for playoffs on and off the court
By Michael Kinney The Oklahoma City Thunder will tip off the 2024 NBA Playoffs Sunday night at the Paycom Center. They won’t know until late...
Thunder skipper takes home coach of the year honors
By Michael Kinney A day after the regular season came to an end, the first NBA award was announced. And for Oklahoma City Thunder fans, it could be...
Thunder head into playoffs as best in the West
By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY-- Before the Oklahoma City Thunder took the court Sunday afternoon, they knew they had done their part. Facing a...
Photo Gallery: Eclipse at the Oklahoma City National Memorial
By Michael Kinney Photo Gallery Link In a celestial phenomenon captivating millions around the world, the highly anticipated total solar eclipse of...
Photo Gallery: Fordson Hotel Grand Opening
By Michael Kinney I was asked to cover the Grand Opening of the Fordson Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City Thursday night. It used to be the 21C Museum...
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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.