Mathile Family Foundation Annual Report

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.

Miami River at sun down for Mathile Foundation annual report by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio

Mathile Family Foundation annual report cover 2020

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Photography class by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio

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!

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

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Photography class taught by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio

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!

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Photography workshop taught by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio

Photography Class November 17, 2019

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 by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
Mesa Arch in Canyonland National Park by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
Tipp City Ohio high school football player making catch by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
Grand Canyon by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
Rainbow Sunrise In Sedona Arizona by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
Magnolia Blossom by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio

Downtown Dayton Fountains at sunset

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”.

Downtown Dayton Fountains At Sunset by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography

Professional Business Headshots

Are You Looking For A New Professional Business HeadShot?

I received this political postcard in the mail and thought “Very nice professional portraits”. They are nice because I did them. I have been doing the professional headshots for The City of Dayton for over 24 years. Every four years after the election they call me and I do a new set of professional portraits of the Commissioners and Mayor. I also create a group photograph that they use for historical purposes. In the Commission chambers there are framed displays of all the Commissioners going back 50 plus years. I have been adding to that history for many years since I have created six photographs to add to the frames.
My clients keep calling me to do their work because of the quality of my work. If you are looking for a new business headshot give me a call and set up an appointment.

postcard with business portraits by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography on Dayton Ohio

Boy’s High School Senior Portraits

Boy's High School Senior Portrait Session

I want to thank Fabio for coming in to have his high school senior photos created by me. Like most high school senior boys this wasn’t on the top of his list of things to do. He graduates in a few months and is ready to move forward onto the next big thing. The funny thing is how much these photographs meant to his father. When his father came in to pick up the finished photographs he almost got a tear in his eye. I could tell his father wasn’t the kind of man to cry but he also know that this was the end of something in Fabio’s life and the next chapter wasn’t written yet. I’m glad I could help commemorate the ending of a successful high school education. Fabio has a long life ahead of him with many adventures. Congratulations and good luck with the future.

high school senior boy standing leanin against a wall by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography Dayton Ohio
high school senior boy sitting with arms crossed by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography Dayton Ohio
close-up high school senior boy standing leanin against a wall by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography Dayton Ohio

Photography Class

7 Steps To Better Photography Workshop

Sunday, March 31st at 1pm

Do you own a camera but don’t really know how to use it? Do you like to travel and would like to take batter photographs of the places you visited? Come to our next 7 steps to better photography workshop on Sunday, March 31st. In this afternoon photography class we’ll teach you everything from what every button on your camera is, to what white balance is, to the rule of thirds. This class is taught by a husband and wife team, Dan and Maria Cleary. Dan has over 30 years experience and is a certified professional photographer and Maria is an art teacher. Between the two of them you will be taught the art and science of photography. We won’t finish until every questions is answered. No mater what your skill level is or what kind of camera you own, Dan and Maria Cleary will give you some of the best information about photography you will ever receive. You’ll leave the classroom knowing how to operate your camera and the inspiration on how to put that knowledge into practice. 

Photography for Doctors Practice

Photography For Doctors Office Web Site

Dayton Skin Care updates their web site with professional photography by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography.

I received a phone call several months ago from Dayton Skin Care, a dermatology practice, about needing updated photography to include on their web site. They will also use these photographs to help with social media and other forms of advertising. I spent an afternoon photographing at Dayton Skin Care's office in Kettering, Ohio. I photographed the waiting room and patient treatment rooms. I even photographed a surgical procedure. This is original visual content that a professional photographer can easily provide, but an amateur photographer would have trouble with.  If you want your business or professional practice to look it's best then call Dan and he will provide the professional photography that you need.

Photograph of Dayton Skin Care building by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
Photograph of doctors office waiting room by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
Photograph of patient care room by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
Photograph of doctors office waiting room with client and receptionist by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
Studio portrait of surgeon by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
Photograph of Surgeon by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photogrtaphy in Dayton Ohio
Photograph of lab tech by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photogrtaphy in Dayton Ohio
Photograph of clinician with patient by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photogrtaphy in Dayton Ohio

Editorial Photography

Photography at Timothy's Bar in Dayton, Ohio

I received a phone call from Greenworks Lending about doing some editorial photography here in Dayton. Greenworks Lending is located in Darien, Connecticut and needed photography of one of their clients for a testimonial promotion. They helped Timothy’s Bar in Dayton with funding for a major upgrade. Timothy’s added a second story to their facility on Brown St. The second store addition enables Timothy’s to hold an additional 160 people at a time.I went there to photograph the owner, Marty. Greenworks had a short deadline but that wasn’t a problem. I photographed Marty on Monday and delivered the finished photographs on Tuesday.

photograph of Marty, owner of Timothy's Bar in Dayton, Ohio by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography photograph of interior of Timothy's Bar in Dayton, Ohio by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography photograph of interiorof Timothy's Bar in Dayton, Ohio by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography photograph of interior of Timothy's Bar in Dayton, Ohio by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography photograph of Timothy's Bar in Dayton, Ohio by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography