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.

Dan Cleary was voted best photographer in the region by Dayton Magazine readers for 2024.

With years of experience and a genuine passion for photography, Dan Cleary at Cleary Creative Photography captures the essence of your most meaningful moments. Dan brings creativity and a personalized touch to every session, from family portraits that reflect deep connections to high school senior photos that showcase individuality to professional headshots that exude confidence. As a Certified Professional Photographer and a Master of Fine Arts graduate from the prestigious Cranbrook Academy of Art, Dan combines technical skill with artistic vision. Recognized as a Proud Dayton Original by the Dayton City Commission, he embodies the city's spirit of innovation and creativity. Trust Cleary Creative Photography to tell your unique story through images you'll cherish for a lifetime.

Wright Brothers: Then and Now

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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

First Year Baby Photography

Posted on February 13, 2015February 13, 2015 by cleary

I wanted to show off the album for latest graduate of my Littlest Angels first year baby plan program. I had a really good time photographing Maci this past year. This is the second child I had the privilege to photograph from the Patterson family. I photographed their son a couple years ago. In the middle of the year we even went to Cox Arboretum to do family portraits. During my Littlest Angel First Year Baby program I photograph each baby four time at 3 months, six months, nine months and 12 months. The parents receive a finished baby panel at the end of the year. The program only costs $59.00 to start. Call us at 937-298-6776 before your child is three months old.

High School Senior Portraits

Posted on December 11, 2014December 11, 2014 by cleary

Dalton from Stebbins high school in Dayton, Ohio came in for his high school senior portraits. We did studio portraits as well as casual outdoor high school senior photographs. Dalton was great to work with. His mother wanted black & white photographs as well as color. Dalton did have some of the normal teenage acne and because we do retouching on every image the portraits really turned out perfect.

Holiday Portraits

Posted on December 7, 2014December 7, 2014 by cleary

It’s not to late to have a family portrait done this holiday season. There are still appointment times available for your family photography. I’m also selling gift certificates that you can use now or later. $140 gift certificates sell for $100, $350 gift certificates sell for $260 and $500 gift certificates sell for $375. Call the studio at 937-298-6776 or email me at Dan@ClearyCreativePhoto.com. I’ll have the gift certificates available until the end of the year.

Black & White Fine Arts Photograph of Downtown Dayton

Posted on November 1, 2014November 1, 2014 by cleary

Day five of the black and white photo challenge. I started a new series of black & white photos this fall that takes me back about 30 years to doing some street photography. The idea is to find urban landscapes and include include part of the downtown high rise buildings in the shot. I went to the Korean War memorial which is across the river from downtown Dayton. I took a few photographs at various places when this young boy started running laps around the park. I timed this photograph as he ran though the frame.