How important is a family portrait?

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by cleary

I received a phone call like many I have had. “Hi, I would like to find out about a family portrait”. I like to find out as much information as possible about the family before they come in for a portraits. Who am I photographing? What are everyone’s age? Are there little kids, grandparents? The woman who called said her mother had breast cancer and she wanted a family portrait while she still felt good enough to come in. I was amazed how good the grandmother looked and how much love this family had for each other. We should all be this lucky to have a loving, extended family. Two sisters, with their children and their parents. I delivered the portraits as quickly as possible because I knew the Grandmother wasn’t doing well. When my client picked up the portraits she told me her mother was at Hospice and I felt very sad. Later that day she called me crying because she showed the portraits to her mother and everyone at hospice cried they looked so good. How important is a family portrait? These portraits are priceless. These are the kind of clients I love and these are the kind of families I love to work with.

Business Portraits of New Mayor and Commissioners

Posted on April 15, 2014April 22, 2014 by cleary

The City of Dayton has a new mayor, Nan Whaley and counsel members, so it’s time for new professional portraits. I’ve had the privilege to take the official counsel photograph for many years. I did Nan Whale’s professional portrait a few years ago and when I photographed her this year she said “Dan, the portrait you took of me was so good that I used it for about 8 years now.” The City of Dayton has a display of all the different counsel photographs going back to about 1940 so it’s an honor to help them keep up their history. These business portraits are being used on the City of Dayton’s web site, for all their public relations material and are even on display at the Dayton International Airport. One of the benefits of being a professional photographer is all the interesting people you meet. I have photographed many business professionals and other politicians for annual reports and print marketing. If you are in need of professional business photography from a simple head shot to full annual report style photography give me a call at 937-298-6776. Congratulations Nan, I know you’ll do great in your new job.

Dan Cleary, professional photographer, Cleary Creative Photography, Dayton, Ohio

Nan Whaley, City of Dayton mayor

Dean Lovelace, City of Dayton commisioner

Jeffrey Mims, City of Dayton commissioner

Matt Joseph, City of Dayton commissioner

Joey Williams, City of Dayton commissioner

City of Dayton, Commissioners and staff

Fine Art Photographs for Home and Office

Posted on January 10, 2014April 22, 2014 by cleary

I just received an email from Amy at the Rosewood Art Gallery in Kettering. I got one of my photographs in the Works On Paper show for this year. I’m very excited. They chose one of my photographs from the Grasses In Winter Snow series. I shot the the photographs last winter and they turned out great. There are about ten photographs in this series. We had about eight inches of snow which isn’t that unusual for Ohio but then we had perfect blue skies which is unusual for Ohio in the winter. This would be a great way decorate your home or office.

Fine Art Landscape Photography by Daniel Cleary Photography

Posted on November 12, 2013April 22, 2014 by cleary

I have been doing a lot of traveling for work lately, northern Ohio, southern Ohio, Indiana. And because my days have been starting early and ending late I have been seeing many sun rises and sun sets from the road. So I jumped out of the van one day and took a photo with my trusty iPhone camera. I have been making panorama photographs with my iPhone of the Ohio and Indiana landscape. It actually turned out better than I could have imagined. So now as I’m driving, my iPhone camera is ready to go. I have been building a few extra minute into my drive so I can stop and take a couple of photos. Here are the first six finished images. If you are interested in purchasing any of these photographs contact Dan Cleary at Cleary Creative Photography 937-298-6776.

Business Photographs for Realestate Professionals

Posted on September 18, 2013April 22, 2014 by cleary

Greg Gillen of Irongate Realty here in Dayton, Ohio came in to update his teams business photographs. Plus he needed new photographs for his car wrap. I’ve been providing professional business photography for 25 years here in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to great business photography, I retouch and enhance every business portrait so you will look your best, especially in this online universe we live in. I also know what camera resolutions work for how you want to use the photographs. Either on a car wrap, a brochure, or on your web site. These public relation head shots (as we call them) need to be done by a professional photographer who has experience in quality, not just an employee with a “good” camera. There is much more than just point and shoot. Didn’t these photographs turn out great? A standard business portrait session starts at $60 and includes the session and a finished, retouched digital image of your choice. In all the resolutions you need. Call the studio 937-298-6776 to schedule your appointment.

By Daniel Cleary

Newest 1st Year Little Miracles Baby Portrait Graduate

Posted on September 17, 2013April 22, 2014 by cleary

Here is the album for my newest graduate of the Little Miracles 1st year portrait series. Mackenzie and her family were the best clients. I did family portraits at most of the sessions and her sister Madison came for photographs at each of the sessions. I want to say thank you for letting me photograph the girls for the year. Dan Cleary’s studio Cleary Creative Photography is located at 4140 Linden Ave, Ohio. Call the studio at 937-298-6776 to set up your session and create memories that will last a lifetime.

By Daniel Cleary

Miller Valentine Group architecture photographs

Posted on July 24, 2013April 30, 2014 by cleary

I know everyone thinks I only photograph people but every now and then I architectural photography also. I was contacted by Miller Valentine Group to photograph some of their healthcare facilities in Kettering, Lincoln Park retirement apartments. The question is can you tell which photograph has the real sky and which one has some PhotoShop help? Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography is located in Kettering, Ohio and has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Call the studio today with questions about your next project, 937-298-6776.

By Daniel Cleary

Six Week Baby Boone

Posted on July 24, 2013April 30, 2014 by cleary

My Niece brought her new baby boy in for his first professional photographs. He slept at first but then he woke up in a really good mood. Mom and Dad are proud parents. You can see how much love the have for their new son. It’s never to early to bring your baby to be photographed by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Portraits of Kettering, Ohio. Call the studio at 937-298-6776 to set up an appointment. New clients will receive a special discount.

By Daniel Cleary

Sleeping Natalie

Posted on July 6, 2013September 26, 2013 by cleary

Sometimes you just can’t help but to let a baby sleep during their portrait photography session. Isn’t she cute? There is always time to let a baby sleep here at Cleary Creative Photography in Kettering, Ohio because each client receives a one hour session. No rush, no waiting. Call the studio today 937-298-6776 and new clients will receive a special discount.

By Daniel Cleary