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The Local Oyster
Nick Shauman, owner and founder of The Local Oyster, shares his passion, personality, and craftsmanship behind what has grown to become a neighborhood favorite. This documentary-style brand film emphasizes clean interviews and cinematic visuals to produce authentic, engaging, and story-driven content.

The Local Oyster
"No Longer a Shuck Up"
This micro-memoir features a peek into my life during my time working at The Local Oyster. Published in The Baltimore Fishbowl in May 2022.
"The most challenging part about shucking an oyster is not cutting the belly once you’ve got the shell open. It’s an easy mistake. When the shell finally gives way, your instinct is to slice straight back through the belly and quickly reveal your masterpiece. Unfortunately, this ruins the oyster..."

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