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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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August 7, 2008

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Category: Portraits

Nov
14
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Josh, Ryan and Erin

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Josh and his brother Ryan wanted to get some photos done for their parents for the holidays. Josh brought along his fiancé, Erin, and we all met down behind Union Station in Kansas City near Jack Stack BBQ (the best BBQ in KC!). We proceeded from there and got a ton of fun photos on a very brisk Saturday morning. I hope you all like them.

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We had to get some “couple” photos for the two of Josh and Erin, so here are a selection of those. Josh is a very tall dude and Erin is a bit vertically challenged. They are so cute together!

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Josh contacted me as a referral from an awesome photographer, Heather Cole, who was already booked. Thanks Heather!

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  1. mom

    that’s one lucky Mom to receive such AWESOME photos for Christmas!!! Couldn’t decide which one I liked best…course I’m partial to Abbey Road as you know:) The couples photos are superb too! VERY nice work.

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Sep
27
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Photography Portraits

RBC Students Crew

Nate Bock

One of my long-time friends and clients is Nate Bock. He is a wonderful daddy and husband and is highly intelligent. Even now, with his doctorate, he still has plenty of study sessions. Nate used to be my student minister at my church when I was in high school! He made a move down to Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Springfield, MO a couple years ago and has been building an excellent student ministry down there. He has two great staff members that I work with often, Julie & Erica. We all know who really runs the show, don’t we ladies?

I drove down to Springfield a few weeks back and we shot in the downtown area for some promotional photos to be used for various things. What a great little city! It just feels like home even when you visit. Here are some of my favorites from that sweltering, hot day.

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Lastly, my favorite…although, not Nate’s. :-)

Rico Swavé

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  1. Darrin H.

    I like the last picture too as the best out this series. It reminds me of something I had seen from the 70’s.

    Nice job

  2. Dale Hogan

    Great treatments! I love the feel.

  3. Tammy Bryngelson

    Hey Dustin,

    These are GREAT shots. This is my home church. I am just now getting to know NATE. My oldest son started 7th grade this year and we are now getting to enjoy the youth group and wonderful youth director Nate. Hey if you come to Springfield agian-give me a call.

  4. Anne

    These are great! I love their HUGE smiles and laughter! My favorite is definitely the shot of the two ladies together… LOVE IT! ;)

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Sep
12

Jordan: Senior 2008

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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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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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