About

Welcome to Wicked Good Photography! I’m Nathaniel Smalley, a professional nature photographer with a deep-rooted connection to Maine. As a sixth-generation ‘Mainah’, my family’s legacy of craftsmanship and artistry fuels my passion for capturing the essence of this breathtaking state. This lineage includes talented oil painters, fine wood workers, brave fishermen and skilled carpenters. To me, Maine isn’t just another state; it’s a part of me.

This land is a storyteller’s dream where each corner has a unique tale waiting to be immortalized in a photograph. Maine is loved for its rugged coastlines, whispering woods, quiet seaside fishing towns, rolling farmlands, majestic mountains, endless waterways, and vast expanses of wilderness teeming with wildlife. My photography is a homage to this state and my mission is to share these stories with you, inviting you to experience Maine’s beauty as if you were right here with me. Whether it’s a fog-laced morning by the harbor, a riffle in a mountain stream or the fiery hues of autumn foliage, every photo I capture here is a love letter to this place I call home.

Maine is a state that captivates people born and raised here, and those ‘from away’. Wicked Good Photography is more than just a portfolio of images, it’s a beacon for all who love New England landscape and culture. My website is your personal invitation to explore Maine through captivating photographs that will beautifully grace the walls of your home or business. Immerse yourself in my blog where you’ll find engaging narratives from my adventures, insights into how I captured specific images, and the quiet beauty found in the simplest moments. Dive into the “Maine’s Best” tab to discover my personal recommendations of the state’s finest businesses including restaurants, hotels, ice cream parlors, and more. Want to take your experience further? Join me on one of my upcoming photo tours or workshops for an unforgettable adventure. Over the last 13 years I’ve led photo tours to nearly every continent in the world, and while my heart belongs in Maine, wanderlust still motivates me to lead a select number of trips each year, both here at home and around the world.

So grab a cup of coffee and stay a while, experience the way photography should be.