Nickolas Oatley is the Information Officer for the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. He is available for freelance work throughout the Bluegrass State and in the MidWest. In June of 2024, Nick relocated back to Kentucky to be closer to his family. His time prior to moving was spent working as the Public Information Officer for Umatilla County Fire District #1 in Eastern Oregon. Before making the move to the PNW, he worked as a full-time photographer in Manhattan, Kansas for The Mercury. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication and a Specialization in Film from Ohio University in May of 2019.
Nick enjoys making portraits and working on long-form storytelling in rural areas. When he isn't shooting pictures of people, he might be taking photos of birds. Nick picked up birding in June of 2020 when he spent time down on his pap's farm in Tennessee. Along with birdwatching, skateboarding is a big part of Nick's life. Back in 2016, Nick and two friends started their own skate company, Duco Skating.
Nick's grandfather always said, "It's your railroad, run it any way you want it." This idea of living out his dreams is what has driven Nick to travel around the country, telling stories of all shapes and sizes.
Contact:
513.317.1338
nloatley@gmail.com
photo by: Doug Barrett