Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro

Photographic work at Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro in Portland, Maine with head chef Billy Hager. Images shot digitally and on 35mm film; commissioned by Maine Seafood.

Portrait of Maine chef Billy Hager at Helm Oyster Bar in Portland, ME. Color image with commercial kitchen in background.
Close up color image of fresh Maine halibut topped with local snap peas. Cooked by Maine chef Billy Hager for Maine Seafood.
Moody branding portrait for chef Billy Hager in Portland, Maine. A darkened restaurant shot of Helm Oyster Bar, with natural light.
Interior shot highlighting the bold architecture of Maine restaurant Helm Oyster Bar.
Film image of a table setting at Maine restaurant Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro. Dark, moody tones are accentuated by the 35mm film.
Portrait of chef Billy Hager on 35mm film at Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro. Restaurant interior darkened in background, natural light on subject who is leaning on the restaurant bar in his apron. By Hannah McGowan for Maine Seafood.
Maine chef Billy Hager adds salt to a frying pan with fresh, Maine seafood in the restaurant kitchen at Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro. Sideview, color image with salt in sharp focus.
Maine chef Billy Hager garnishes fresh, Maine halibut with locally grown greens in Portland, Maine restaurant Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro. Color image, white counter in commercial kitchen.
Color image of a dish created by chef Billy Hager. Made of local Maine seafood and ingredients at Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro in Portland, Maine.
Color portrait of a chef seated at the bar of his restaurant in Portland, Maine where he serves Maine seafood and sources ingredients locally. Branding, documentary photos by Hannah McGowan.