Customized Photoshoots: Dan Cleary offers personalized photoshoots tailored to the needs and preferences of each client.

Creative Direction: With his expertise in photography, Dan Cleary provides creative direction to clients, helping them conceptualize and execute their photo projects.

Technical Expertise: As a professional photographer, Dan Cleary has a deep understanding of camera equipment, lighting techniques, composition, and post-processing.

Artistic Vision: Dan Cleary brings his creative vision to each personal and commissioned project. He offers a unique perspective and style that sets his work apart and adds value to the final product.

Personal Branding: For clients needing professional headshots and branding images, Dan Cleary helps them present themselves or their businesses in the best possible light.

Photography Workshops and Classes: As an experienced photographer, Dan Clear offers workshops and one-on-one training sessions to help clients improve their photography skills.

Fine Art Prints For Collectors: Dan Cleary creates fine art prints of his artwork for clients who appreciate high-quality, artistic photography and wish to add it to their collections.

Since 1988, Cleary Creative Photography has been capturing the essence of life's precious moments in Dayton, Ohio. Skilled photographer Dan Cleary brings years of experience, creativity, and passion to every session, ensuring each portrait is a timeless masterpiece. Whether you're seeking family portraits that capture the joy of your bond, high school senior portraits that reflect your individuality, or professional headshots that exude confidence, Cleary Creative Photography is your trusted source for capturing the essence of your unique story.

Dan is a Certified Professional Photographer as designated from the Professional Photographers of America, the leading association of imaging professionals. He also has a Master of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills Michigan.

The Dayton City Commission recognized Dan as a Proud Dayton Original. The Commission initiated this award as a nod to Dayton’s long history of invention, innovation and inspiration. Recognition is based on creative thinking, doing, believing and achieving. This honor emphasizes Dan’s creativity and originality.

Wright Brothers: Then and Now

This book makes a great gift. Click to order signed copies of the book directly!

Dan Cleary has published a book that mingles historic photos of the Wright Brothers at the turn-of-the 20^th century with contemporary images of his creation taken in the 21^st century.

"Dan's images represent moving back in time while standing in the present day. This historical, engaging project is filled with images from both the past and the present." Lens Culture Review

"Ingenious photography project that transports the Wright Brothers to the present day." Plane and Pilot Magazine

"Dan Cleary has been a time traveler" Washingtonian Magazine

“Mr. Cleary, you did a wonderful job with my daughter Alexa' high school senior portraits. She was absolutely at ease and totally enjoyed her shoot. You went over and above the call of duty. I will be telling everyone about your services for the photos, they are absolutely gorgeous. The price of the photos is much more reasonable than any other I have encountered. I do want to thank you again and plan on using your services again in the future.”
Sandy DeHaven, Dayton, Ohio

Mathile Family Foundation Annual Report

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by cleary

I would like to thank the Mathile Family Foundation for using my photograph “Holding Hands by the Miami River” in their 2020 annual report. I was walking along the RiverScape Metro park during the summer as the sun was going down and decided to turn around. Most of the time I will take landscape photographs with the sun to my back and not look directly into the sun. I was lucky to capture a family, Mom, Dad and child, holding hands, seemingly care free as they walk along the river. This is one of my more successful images of downtown Dayton because I was able to include people to add a sense of scale. I love the blue river next to the green grass and the wrong lines that are created by the shadows, the pilers and the people.

Photography Class Gift Certificates Make A Great Gift For The Holidays

Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 by cleary

Do You Own A Nice Camera But Don't Know How To Use It?

Come To Our 7 Steps To Better Photography Workshop

Four Hour Workshop Is Only $89.

We Will Answer All Your Questions About Your Camera!

Visit ClearyPhotoWorkshops.com for complete information

Our next photography class is Sunday, January 26, 2020. Sign Up Now!

Gift Certificates make a great gift for the photography enthusiast in your life?

Gift Certificates Are Available

This class is designed for photography beginners and photo enthusiasts looking to learn the basics of digital photography- both the art and the science of it. During this fast paced 4 hour workshop Dan and Maria Cleary will share with you a comprehensive overview of the their 7 step method for creating amazing images.

Step One: Basic Function of Today’s Modern Digital Camera! You’ll learn and finally understand your camera! Whether you have a point & shoot, pro-sumer model, or a top of the line professional DSLR, Dan and Maria will make sure you get the most of your camera!

Step Two: The Technical Stuff! You’ll learn and understand what all those buttons and settings do! But more importantly, you’ll actually learn how to best use them! We will be covering:

What Are F Stops?
Shutter Speed?
White Balance?
ISO (What we used to call film speed)?
What Is A Proper Exposure?

Step Three: Image Composition! Here’s is where you will learn about the “artsy” stuff and how to give your images more impact with:

Leading Lines
Converging Lines
The Rule of 3rds
Symmetrical and “A” Symmetrical Images
Creating A Center Of Attention

Step Four: Lighting Techniques! Learn how to light like a pro with:

Finding The Direction Of Light
Sun vs Shade
Indoors vs Outdoors
Natural Light vs Flash
What Is A Reflector?

Step Five: Making Your Subjects Look Their Best! Dan will share with you many of these secrets for making his subjects look their best! He’ll cover:

Using The Proper Lens
Camera Angle
Posing
Expression
Spontaneity
Tips For Photographing Kids
Use Of Props

Step Six: It’s the Little Things! When it comes to bettering your photography, it’s all about refining the little things and looking for details. Dan will show you how to turn what would normally be a snapshot into a work of art!

Step Seven: Enjoying Your Photographs After You’ve Created Them! You’ve created them…now what do you do with them? Dan and Maria will demonstrate the latest ways to enjoy your images as fine art prints, albums, slideshows, and more!

These photography classes are held on Sunday afternoons at Dan's photography studio in The Event Connection.

Bottom-line, no matter what your skill level is or the type of camera you own, Dan and Maria Cleary, MFAs, will give you some of the best information regarding photography you will ever receive. You’ll leave the classroom knowing how to operate your camera and the inspiration to put that knowledge into practice! Join Dan and Maria for their 7 Steps to Better Photography 4 Hour Crash Course!

REGISTER NOW

Photography Class November 17, 2019

Posted on November 9, 2019November 10, 2019 by cleary

Do you own a nice camera but don’t really know how to use it? Do you like to travel and would like to take better photographs of the places you’ve visited? Come to my next 7 steps to better photography workshop on November 17th. In this photography workshop I’ll teach you everything from what every button on your camera is, to what white balance is, to what is the rule of thirds. I will teach you the art and science of photography. I won’t finish until every question is answered. No matter what your skill level is or the type of camera you own, I will give you the best information regarding photography you will ever receive. You’ll leave knowing how to operate your camera and the inspiration to put that knowledge into practice! To find out more information go to Clearycreativephoto.com/photography-workshops/. There's information about the class and you can register for the next class on November 17, 2019.

Downtown Dayton Fountains at sunset

Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by cleary

This is an image I created in July 2019. I was walking my dog one night along the river and the sun was going down. As I was walking past, the fountains started up so I took my iPhone out and took a photo. It turned out pretty nice but it was only an iPhone photo and I know I could enlarge it more than 8x10 so I went back a week later without my dog and created more images with my Nikon. After some PhotoShop work I really like the way the colors in the sunset pop. I've made a 20" x 30" canvas and this image could be enlarged to 40” x 60”.

Capturing Moments in Time: Elevate Your Story with Expert Portrait Photography

Professional Photography Specializing in Family, High School Senior Portraits, Corporate and Fine Art Photography

Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography specializes in capturing the moments that matter most. A dedicated photographer in Dayton, Ohio who brings his creativity, professionalism, and passion to every session.

Call For More Information 937-298-6776

Dan Will Quickly Answer All Your Questions

How Dan Cleary Will Help You With His Creative Photography Skills

Call For More Information 937-298-6776

Dan Can Quickly Answer All Your Questions

Call For More Information 937-298-6776

Dan Can Quickly Answer All Your Questions

Dan is a Certified Professional Photographer as designated from the Professional Photographers of America, the leading association of imaging professionals. He also has a Master of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills Michigan.

This book makes a great gift. Click to order signed copies of the book directly!

Dan Cleary has published a book that mingles historic photos of the Wright Brothers at the turn-of-the 20th century with contemporary images of his creation taken in the 21st century.

Call For More Information 937-298-6776

Dan Can Quickly Answer All Your Questions

Family Portraits

High School Senior Portraits

Business Photography

Ellen Geron, Regional Growth Manager, Thompson Hine LLP

Fine Art Photography

"Thanks for all your help with the Kettering Health facilities projects. The photographs look great on the walls."

Lisa Laverty

The Art Company

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Do You Own A Nice Camera But Don't Know How To Use It?

Come To Our 7 Steps To Better Photography Workshop

Four Hour Workshop Is Only $89.

We Will Answer All Your Questions About Your Camera!

Visit ClearyPhotoWorkshops.com for complete information

Our next photography class is Sunday, January 26, 2020. Sign Up Now!

Step One: Basic Function of Today’s Modern Digital Camera! You’ll learn and finally understand your camera! Whether you have a point & shoot, pro-sumer model, or a top of the line professional DSLR, Dan and Maria will make sure you get the most of your camera!

Step Two: The Technical Stuff! You’ll learn and understand what all those buttons and settings do! But more importantly, you’ll actually learn how to best use them! We will be covering:

What Are F Stops?

Shutter Speed?

White Balance?

ISO (What we used to call film speed)?

What Is A Proper Exposure?

Step Three: Image Composition! Here’s is where you will learn about the “artsy” stuff and how to give your images more impact with:

Leading Lines

Converging Lines

The Rule of 3rds

Symmetrical and “A” Symmetrical Images

Creating A Center Of Attention

Step Four: Lighting Techniques! Learn how to light like a pro with:

Finding The Direction Of Light

Sun vs Shade

Indoors vs Outdoors

Natural Light vs Flash

What Is A Reflector?

Step Five: Making Your Subjects Look Their Best! Dan will share with you many of these secrets for making his subjects look their best! He’ll cover:

Using The Proper Lens

Camera Angle

Posing

Expression

Spontaneity

Tips For Photographing Kids

Use Of Props

Step Six: It’s the Little Things! When it comes to bettering your photography, it’s all about refining the little things and looking for details. Dan will show you how to turn what would normally be a snapshot into a work of art!

Step Seven: Enjoying Your Photographs After You’ve Created Them! You’ve created them…now what do you do with them? Dan and Maria will demonstrate the latest ways to enjoy your images as fine art prints, albums, slideshows, and more!

These photography classes are held on Sunday afternoons at Dan's photography studio in The Event Connection.

Call For More Information 937-298-6776

Dan Can Quickly Answer All Your Questions

Dan Cleary has published a book that mingles historic photos of the Wright Brothers at the turn-of-the 20^th century with contemporary images of his creation taken in the 21^st century.