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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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Five Loaves Creative
Dustin owns/operates this small, creative design firm specializing in print and web design for high-end clients.
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Steller Photography
An artistic photography boutique for weddings, portraits and stock.
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Baldology
A partnership with another bald guy producing custom web design for photographers. New site coming soon!
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Cool stuff for the pro photographers, like presets, actions and apparel. New site coming soon!
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October 12, 2008

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Sep
26
Filed Under:
Personal Photography

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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Sep
12

Jordan: Senior 2008

Jordan #33

Last year, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet the Mannix crew and shoot Jamie’s senior photos.  The whole family is absolutely beautiful and are a true-blue, genuine all American group of people.

This year, I got to shoot Jordan, who graduates in 2008. Jordan is a soft-spoken dude, who is kind and has a quick smile. The guy is built like a football player, because he is one. Although I am six foot tall, he towers over me! Jordan, his uber-cool Mom and I headed down to the Plaza which is one of Jordan’s favorite places. We had a fun time exploring some new areas down there and we didn’t even get security called on us this time. Pretty cool, huh?

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My favorite!

Jordan 08

Yes, I am the skinny, white, bald geek and Jordan is the strong, huge, tan, good-lookin’ guy. Rub it in. Go ahead.

Two of Us

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  1. Jamie Delaine

    HOT! I love these. The sun flare is wicked!

  2. Kate Mefford

    Cute kid! LOVE the black and whites…super crisp! Fab posing, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from the mastah!

  3. Mark S

    Awesome, simply awesome!

  4. Michele

    These are great!!! Did you get the brush set from somewhere (the 1st shot) or did you design it yourself?
    Once again, great session.
    Michele

  5. KellyT

    These are fantastic, Dustin! I’m sure the family is thrilled with the results. :) You do good work, my friend!

  6. Jan

    You’ve got some really amazing looking head shots there! Good looking dude…he totally reminds me of Jason Kapono (NBA - Toronto Raptors) :) That last photo and your comment made me laugh outloud! haha

  7. Nicole Renee

    Hey I have a senior daughter — she’s on my blog — hint…

  8. Jess

    These are just amazing! Thanks for a dose of creativity!

  9. Heather Cole

    You rocked these. You’re amazing. Keep up the awesome blog my man!

  10. Kelley

    Dude, why is it that all your subjects are models?? Sheesh, and I thought my clients were hot!! Lol! Dinner soon!!!

  11. Kate Mefford

    You are SLACKING!!! I am shaking, going through Steller Times withdrawals!

    Hope you and your girls are doing well!!!

  12. Nessa

    DANG!!!!!! I only hope I take GREAT pictures like this when after I’m through with collage…..His pictures are AWESOME!!!!!!

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Sep
5
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Photography Published

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

    Congrats! Great article, I learned a lot!

  2. mark eric

    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

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

  4. Sofie

    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*

    Rock on, Dustin, rock on!! :)

  6. Kate Mefford

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

  7. gabriel ryan

    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

    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

    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

    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

    that’s so cool! good article.

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