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Dustin Steller, owner and creative director for Five Loaves Creative and Steller Photography, is passionate about life and strives to capture the beauty of life's most important moments in an enduring way. He is a seasoned photographer, professional designer, and creative jack-of-all-trades. Dustin's fun, friendly, energetic, humorous, flexible and approachable personality makes him a favorite of clients. Dustin and his wife, Carrie, have two vibrant red-headed daughters and a puppy.
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Dustin owns/operates this small, creative design firm specializing in print and web design for high-end clients.
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An artistic photography boutique for weddings, portraits and stock.
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December 5, 2008
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Sep
5
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Published: Don’t Box Us In

Published in Don’t Box Us In!

Jason Domingues, a very talented local photographer and new friend, contacted me a few weeks ago on behalf of Sofie Louca and Mark Eric about being interviewed for an up and coming website! I was honored to contribute, and am thrilled and humbled to be featured this week in the rapidly growing blog for creative wedding photographers. Read the article here»

Mark Eric is a fantastic shooter with an eye for the shots we all dream about and has been featured in The New York Times, Entertainment Tonight, and Good Morning America. He is an inspiring visionary for creative photographers everywhere. Most recently, Mark can be recognized as the organizer the revolutionary Trash The Dress phenomenon. Sofie Louca is Mark Eric’s European counterpart…an amazing photographer herself and stays very busy running the popular European Trash the Dress, assisisting with Don’t Box Us In and producing her own amazing work at Amorphia Photography.

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Added well-deserved recognition for the famous Mark Eric.

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  1. Mark S
    September 5, 2007 | 4:22 pm

    Congrats! Great article, I learned a lot!

  2. mark eric
    September 5, 2007 | 8:08 pm

    Thanks for the link Dustin- it was a great article. Thanks for the opportunity to let us feature you- keep on pushing the boundries.

    mark

  3. Jan
    September 6, 2007 | 12:15 am

    You ARE the man! On the fastrack to global domination!

  4. Sofie
    September 6, 2007 | 8:40 am

    I have to say, we really stumbled over some HUGE talent when Jay referred you to us. Thanks for such a strong contribution & it was a pleasure being able to feature you. I’ll be keeping an eye on you & how your work progresses… I honestly foresee big things for you!

    All the best, Sofie

  5. Jasmine*
    September 6, 2007 | 9:01 am

    Rock on, Dustin, rock on!! :)

  6. Kate Mefford
    September 6, 2007 | 10:58 am

    I am so stoked for you…it is MUCH DESERVED! Hugs!

  7. gabriel ryan
    September 6, 2007 | 3:55 pm

    i found your blog thru jasmine* and i was drawn in by your work. and congrats on the write-up! i can see why you deserve it.

  8. Jason Domingues
    September 6, 2007 | 5:50 pm

    D,

    You deserve everything that is about to happen to you. I have never met you in person (and we live in the same city) but I still consider you a good friend. Great job on the article.

    JD

  9. Heather Cole
    September 6, 2007 | 10:23 pm

    Dustin,

    I couldn’t be more happier for you. Congrats on all your success. You are an amazing photographer and a great person. I’m so lucky that we have met and have become good friends. I hope to shoot more weddings with you in the future. :)

  10. Ken Klassy
    September 13, 2007 | 6:42 am

    Way to go Dustin! Don’t forget us little guys… my cheap sad instamatic looking pictures may sneak up on you one day (and probably scare you)!

  11. jenniferL
    September 13, 2007 | 7:16 pm

    that’s so cool! good article.

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Aug
30
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Photography Weddings

Michael+Christina Wedding

My burning hot couple from a few weeks ago got married! The celebration took place in a very small town in a small country church just a little while ago. The occasion was celebratory and joyous with big family, big laughs, and big hearts all around!

The weather was slightly overcast and miserably hot — stifling even. Everyone trooped around outside for photos and a few unique opportunities arose…trains, planes and automobiles…without the planes part. The church sat a few hundred feet from the busy train tracks of Strasburg. We crossed them for the boys’ photos. When we did, we saw this rocking car rumble by…we flagged him down and borrowed the restored black ‘69 Camaro for our shots! Too fun! Later, we flagged an oncoming train down. Okay, we didn’t flag it down, but it did stop not too far from us while we were shooting the couple’s photos and then started up again and we got to watch it leave. Awesome!

Michael & Christina, I look forward to seeing you guys again soon for your proofs, but in the mean time, here are some fun teasers!

Small Town America

The radiant lacy dress!

The Dress

Shoes n Boquet

Bad boys for a bad boy car! 

The Boys and their toys

Tough Guys

The Boys

Pretty, Oh so pretty

Michael, Michael, Michael…peeking at his lovely bride’s hand prior to the ceremony. Special moments! 

No Peeking!

Holding it just right

Ceremony

Yah

Laughing Kisses

Can you see the train coming?  

Can you see the train?

Ring Shot

Beautiful Bride

Couple

Kiss Kiss

The very last one, I promise!

Texture Experiment

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  1. Mark S
    August 30, 2007 | 6:41 pm

    Wow great stuff! I really like the last one, standing on the rail road tracks with the aged effect. Nice!

  2. Dennis
    August 30, 2007 | 7:00 pm

    That first car shot could be some sort of movie poster. Excellent work!

  3. Michael Gowin
    August 30, 2007 | 8:40 pm

    Outstanding Dustin! Great PP too.

  4. Luke
    August 30, 2007 | 9:25 pm

    Amazing work man! I love your post processing!

  5. Kathy Carlisle
    August 30, 2007 | 10:51 pm

    Well, it’s not very often that the groomsmen pictures outshine the rest of the pics, but in this case….they rocked! I love the three of them and I bet your clients are going to be very pleased. Oh and I LOVE the moment you captures with the peeking around the corner, her face just says it all. Beautifully done, keep up the great work. Kathy

  6. Jan
    August 31, 2007 | 12:32 am

    Always setting the bar higher and higher, my friend. Everytime I shoot, I think what would Dustin do? HAHAH. No, seriously. Top notch.

  7. Hillary
    August 31, 2007 | 7:46 am

    Ahhhhhh-mazing! You are awesome!

  8. Sarah Giove
    August 31, 2007 | 9:28 am

    I’m an aspiring wedding planner and let’s just say I may call on you for photography in the future =)

  9. e-roq
    August 31, 2007 | 3:14 pm

    dustin, my man… that shot of the guys on the curb is way coool.

    love the feeling you caputured in the 4th to last shot. stellar work, mr. steller.

  10. jenniferL
    August 31, 2007 | 3:20 pm

    those are awesome dustin! love the boy shots!

  11. Heather Cole
    August 31, 2007 | 11:26 pm

    Way to go Dustin. These pictures are awesome. LOVE THE GUY SHOT and the RING SHOT!

    Have a great Labor day weekend. I’m outta here.

  12. tom thornberry
    September 1, 2007 | 4:09 pm

    Dustin

    Really love them, still waiting for your lightroom presets.

    Shame you are in America, or i know who i would hire as my wedding photographer.

    tom

  13. Michael Weir
    September 2, 2007 | 9:12 am

    Not only is Dustin a superior quality photographer, but he is also a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend his services; for anyone, for any event. Thanks again Dustin.

  14. Jamie Delaine
    September 4, 2007 | 8:26 pm

    Uh yeah dude, I’m a senior. :) How embarrassing is that? I hate being so young!! I didn’t know you watched my blog; thanks for coming out and commenting! LOVE your PP in this set; gorrrgeous!

  15. Lisa Fitts
    September 5, 2007 | 7:54 pm

    Dustin awesome job!!!! I love the ring shot the best!!!

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Aug
22
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Splitting Pixels Blogged about me!

Splitting Pixels – A rad bunch of talented digital artists blogged about on Splitting Pixels! Thanks for the kind mention!

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