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.
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Black & White photograph at Weslyan Dayton Metro Park, Dayton, Ohio
Day four of my black & white photo challenge. I made this photograph two years ago right after Christmas. We had about eight inches of snow and then a high pressure system came in so there was a beautiful blue sky. Normally in Ohio in the winter the sky is a gloomy sort of gray. I went to Wesleyan MetroPark which is small park close to downtown Dayton. There are three small rivers that converge at downtown Dayton and the river that goes through Weslyan MetroPark is called the Wolf Creek. I made many really good photographs that day but this is the best black & white photograph.
Black & white photograph of young lady
Day three of the Black & White photo challenge. This young lady came into the studio a couple months ago for my junior models program. She wanted to try out a full model photo shoot and wanted to look glamorous. She was a lot of fun to work with. Our junior models photography session let young boys and girls try a professional photo shoot by a 25 year professional photographer at a nominal cost.
Black & White photograph at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark in Dayton, Ohio
Day two of the Black & White professional photography challenge. This photograph was taken at sunrise at the Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark in Dayton, Ohio. It was a very foggy morning in September. I pulled up the gravel road and saw these trees with the sun rising from the behind them. I have driven back to this location during the day and I can’t imagine the photograph because it’s just a field with a few skinny trees.
