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.
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Newest Little Miracles Baby Portraits Member
I want to thank Jaycie’s Mom for bringing her in for her three month baby portraits. Jaycie’s Mom signed up for the First Year Little Miracles Baby Portrait series. The Portrait series include four photography sessions starting at 3 months when the baby is holding their head up. Then 6 months when they are sitting up. The 9 months when they are standing up and then on year. The proud parents who sign up are never disappointed and many start crying when they see their photographs. I can’t wait to see her back at six months when she’s sitting up.
How to get a beautiful high school senior portrait
I want to thank Olivia for coming in to fill out her modeling portfolio. The trick to getting beautiful photographs done is just a little planning. First, make sure to bring more than enough clothing changes. That way I can look at your selections and let you know what will photograph the best. Next don’t go heavy on the make-up. Less is more in photographs and you want to look as natural as possible. Let the photographer do their job with lighting and then retouching. Finally, don’t be nervous. Relax and work with the photographer. As long as there isn’t a rush, which at this studio there never is a rush because each person receives at least an hour photo session, you can be your self.
High School Senior Boy Outdoor Portrait
A good friend of mine asked if I could take his son’s high school senior portraits. His son is great at golf and baseball. Two sports that are dear to my heart as well. I talked with the senior boy’s mother to come up with a plan and to find out exactly what they wanted. I always like it when my clients have interesting ideas and I get to go above and beyond the normal “high school senior portrait“. Her idea was to go to the exact places that he spent the most time during high school, the West Carrollton High School baseball field and Pipestone golf course in Miamisburg Ohio. She wanted good portraits, not action shots and she had the idea of trying to tell a story showing her son with both sports. I like it when my clients asks me to stretch my imagination. I also like when my client tells me I accomplished exactly what she wanted and more. Thank you for letting my tell your son’s story in a photograph.
By Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography Dayton Ohio
