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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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A partnership with another bald guy producing custom web design for photographers. New site coming soon!
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November 19, 2008

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Sep
26
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Fishy Steller Girls

It has been a bit hectic lately with design work and getting some big projects wrapped up. I have done a couple fun shoots and have processed them, but haven’t blogged them yet (duh!)…so to tide you all over, I am going to share a family photo with you.

My wife is taking up scuba diving for a trip we have booked next year. I dropped by with the girls at her class at the Dive Shop. Of course i had my camera with me and the girls were ecstatic watching mommy at the bottom of the pool…for about 5 minutes. Then they were bored so we walked around and looked at stuff. They had a really colorful and well-done mural on a wall and we decided to “go swimming” like fish. It was fun! I hope you all enjoy!

Fishy Girls

By the way, no fish were harmed during the making of this post. 

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  1. Dale Hogan

    Ah! Totally cute. You did a wonderful job with those images. The models are fantastic!

  2. Luke

    What a dad!! Great shots man! Your girls are so cute! how did that happen? :)

  3. Heather Cole

    I can’t believe how big they are getting!! TOO CUTE! :)

  4. jenniferL

    you’re girls are so adorable!!

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Aug
16
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Gradeschool games - TAG!

My new friend, Bobbi, tagged me. This is like the big-kid version of the playground game “Tag” where the slow and weak get tagged and the bigger faster kids get to go on and play! Just kidding, you all!

Ground rules: I tell you eight things about me that you may not have already known, then I tag eight other bloggers.

Eight things about Dustin Steller:

  1. Oldest of 5
  2. Begged mom to home-school…and she did (with 4 other siblings) from 7th grade through high-school.
  3. Started college at 15 and is self-taught both Design and Photography.
  4. Love sweets, but not so much on the chocolate side of things.
  5. Played baseball for 13 years.
  6. Worked at a church for 6 years.
  7. Likes to make new friends and is probably overly friendly.
  8. Always lived in the Kansas City area and grew up on a farm.

I am tagging:

  1. Kelly Talele
  2. Erin Vey
  3. Luke Cornwell
  4. Jan & Tey Garcia
  5. Jamie Huffman
  6. Kate Mefford
  7. Lisa Fitts
  8. Priscilla & Bob Rathbone

As is the new tradition…If you comment (and I hope you do!), please tell us one thing people may not know about you!

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  1. Luke

    TAG! You’re IT!

    Something most people don’t know about me … I work as a computer technology consultant and love photography, but my college degree is in Bible (Religious Studies) and almost have a minor in counseling.

  2. Jamie

    Looks like a blog is a must now. 8 interesting things about me? That may be more difficult then it sounds.

    I didn’t know you were homeschooled…So was I! Explains a lot huh?!? lol

    Thanks for sharing!!

  3. KellyT

    You do realize you are in big time trouble for this, don’t you? :-D

    Quick fact about me: I’ve had two nose jobs, but they weren’t for cosmetic reasons. I broke my nose playing basketball in high school. Which is why I now abstain from all sports. :-D

  4. Jan

    College at 15!! holy moly. I played…so now, I’m trying to get Tey to post.

  5. bobbi

    WOW! we have LOTS in common… I too am self taught in both graphic design and photography. :)

    Thanks for playing!

    ~b+

  6. Katie

    Very interesting facts! I don’t think I could come up with 8.

    One little known fact that many of my new friends might not know is that I used to have my belly button & tongue pierced.

  7. Brian - Genxtek

    Cool facts… we have a few things in common. I started college young too.

    Little known fact about me… Although I’m a computer guy I actually have a degree in Theoretical Physics along with certificates/diplomas in graphic design and photography.

  8. Lisa Fitts

    thanks for tagging me! :)

    sincerely,

    your blog stalker -lisa

  9. Nicole Renee

    I taught myself photography and I actually used to be a court reporter and type 225 words a minute!!

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Jul
23

Two New Additions!

I am proud to say that I have two new additions to the family! Of course, here are a few photos to chronicle them. I hope you enjoy!

We added a cute little addition to my immediate household. Born May 8th and adopted last week. She is an Australian Shepherd and Golden Lab mix. She was the runt of the litter and is calm and sweet and loving. Her name is Madison (after the President…her brother was Truman and her sister was Kennedy). She is already fitting in with our routine and becoming a permanent fixture in our lives. I only wish the ever talented Erin Vey lived closer so she and Gracie could play!

Madison

My sister, Lacey (from a previous post), had her healthy baby girl! 3 hour, natural delivery with no drugs…yeah, she’s super-woman.

In the photos, you see Ruby only 24 hours young, still in the hospital. She is now a week or so old. In one of the photos, you see daddy’s proud hands holding his second daughter. I know exactly how proud he feels right now! Congratulations, Lacey & Danny and Lily!

Ruby

Little Foot

Daddy and Ruby

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  1. Kate Mefford

    Dustin! LOVE the images of Baby Ruby and of course the dawg. I am sending my hugs to your sister and her new little love! (I adore the name Ruby, by the way…very old fashioned like my Millie!)

  2. Kathy Carlisle

    Congrats to you Uncle! She is adorable and the dog is to die for as well. You guys can compare newborn stories together now…late night feedings, baby excretions, and all that other fun stuff! They are both beautiful and it must be an exciting time for your family.

  3. Shannon

    Ah- beautiful images Dustin! The puppy is the cutest thing and your niece… pure perfection :) BIG congrats!!

    ~S

  4. Erin Vey

    Oh Dustin! How can you get a puppy and live so far away from me!! I just showed Gracie the photos and she gave my monitor a big fat kiss (naughty girl). She is absolutely gorgeous. Be sure to take a pic at least once a week and post if for me!

  5. Jan

    Two cuties! I have an Australian Shepherd out here in Cali. I’m sure they would be best buddies. Congrats to your sister and the whole fam! What an exciting time.

  6. Carli

    Amazing work Dustin! I love the wedding photos and of course Ruby’s pics! Love ya babe! Oh and Madison just brings a huge smile to my face…how precious is she!!!!!!

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