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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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October 12, 2008

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Category: High School Seniors

Nov
2

Shelby: Senior 2008 [Part Two]

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As promised, although a day later than I originally thought I would have them up, I have Shelby’s  second installment. I mentioned she had brought her friend along, but I neglected to mention she had brought her dog, too!

Meet Bella.

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When I remember, I try to have mom snap a photo of the both of us… 

Us

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Nov
1

Carrie: Senior 2008

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This was a huge shoot and I have a lot of previews for Carrie! We had seven changes of clothes in our 3 hour shoot that spanned 3 different locations. We were rocking and rolling. Carrie, her younger sister, Allison, their mom and I had a blast! Allison even skipped school (shhh!) to help us out.

Carrie is an energetic person who is entirely open and friendly. She has an absolutely contagious smile and a vibrant personality. She enjoys sports and is intelligent (taking college courses already). She plays the guitar and comes from a musical family…as you all will see. I totally had a ball traipsing around the city with her. Carrie, I hope you like the photos as much as I had fun taking them.

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Concrete

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Loved this red door! More shots of it will be in part 2! 

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Big Dudes is where their family gets all their musical gear, including the guitar they let us borrow for the shots. 

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One of my favs!

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  1. Luke

    You are a master! I love the variety!

  2. Jamie Delaine

    6 is an absolute favourite! #1 is sweet as well. :)

  3. Kate Mefford

    How fun!!! I am loving that parking garage one (where she is squatting with the bad ass heels).

  4. Jan Garcia

    Whoa! You are on SENIORS fire! You’re the man for doing a 3 hours shoot…i feel weak compared to you. That first one in beautiful…combination of her smile, the angle and color/tone. Gorgeous!

  5. Ryan

    What an incredible set! The colors, the tones, the composition: everything is perfect. Great job, yet again.

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Oct
30

Shelby: Senior 2008

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Shelby humbled me. Shelby actually drove with a friend (Ashley) from out of the state for her senior session with me and it was so incredibly fun! We shot down at the Plaza and her wonderful mom and a special guest accompanied us.

Shelby is quiet and reserved until she gets to know you a bit, then she really begins to open up. Her smile might be timid, but her eyes light up with laughter from the inside. It was really a treat to shoot someone so charming and sophisticated…sure of who she is and where she is going. Mark my words, big things are going to come from this young lady.

Oh! Tomorrow, I will post a special surprise from this session. ;-)

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The big fountains are behind her, here. She loves the fountains at the Plaza.

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Shelby loves photography and brought her camera along with her!

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I had a bunch of favorites from this session. This is one.

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This is my other favorite. Yes, the car was really coming…she hopped out of the way. :-)

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  1. Luke

    I love the color treatments you used on the first second and the bridge one! Didn’t your mom ever tell you not to play in the street?? :)

  2. W. Dan Pinion

    I am Shelby’s art and photography teacher, and want to thank you for capturing her personality, as well as her image, so beautifully! She is a special young lady who donates much of her free time to make art happen for others in the community.
    W. Dan Pinion
    Maquoketa, Iowa

  3. marianofriginal

    that’s what im talking about, man!

  4. bryan

    awesome set!! what’s the surprise??

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