Capturing Special Memories

Expert Professional Photography Specializing in Family, High School Senior Portraits, Corporate and Fine Art Photography

Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography specializes in capturing the moments that matter most. A dedicated photographer in Dayton, Ohio who brings his creativity, professionalism, and passion to every session.

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Fireplace with family portrait by Cleary Creative Photography

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Dan Cleary is an exceptional professional portrait photographer with a remarkable talent for capturing the essence and beauty of his subjects. With his extensive expertise and creative portrait photography approach, he produces stunning and captivating photographs that leave a lasting impression. If you want to preserve your memories in a truly remarkable way, Dan Cleary is the photographer you need.

 

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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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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 20th century with contemporary images of his creation taken in the 21st 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

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Family Portraits

“I want to say that Mr. Cleary was a doll, he was very understanding about my requests and the fact I did not have all the things I needed for the sitting, he was fine with that so I would like to thank him for his time, not to mention the beautiful pictures he took of my family, children and grand kids. He is truly a professional portrait photographer and again thank you.”
Judy McCullah, Dayton, Ohio

High School Senior Portraits

“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

Business Photography

"It's a major endeavor to redesign a business website and especially challenging when it's for a law firm with hundreds of lawyers. We selected Dan because of his experience, photographic style and attention to detail. Dan did an excellent job on the photographs and in managing the project to completion."

Ellen Geron, Regional Growth Manager, Thompson Hine LLP

 

 

Fine Art Photography

"Thanks for all your help with the Kettering Health facilities projects. The photographs look great on the walls."

Lisa Laverty

The Art Company

 

 

high school senior girl photographed by Great Miami river by Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
Photograph of Downtown Dayton at Night by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography Dayton Ohio
business headshot portrait by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography Dayton Ohio
sunrise at cormfield Miami county Ohio by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
Outdoor family portrait by a river with their dogs by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
close up portrait of Mom and Dad holding baby by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
portrait of young family at a park by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio
portrait of High School senior boy in dugout with baseball glove by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton Ohio

Latest Blog Posts

Wright Brothers Anniversary of their 1st flight

Today 118 years ago, Orville and Wilbur Wright made four successful powered flights, 120 feet, 175 feet, 200 feet, and 852 feet. Unfortunately, after the fourth flight, a gust of wind overturned their machine, and it was damaged beyond repair. But they had created a lighter-than-air machine that flew under its own power. They packed everything up, came back to Dayton, built another machine, and in the summer of 1904, were learning how to be pilots at Huffman Prairie. As Orville wrote in his diary that day, “I got on the machine at 10:35 for the first trial. The wind, according to our anemometers at this time, was blowing a little over 20 miles. The machine lifted from the track just as it was entering the fourth rail. A sudden dart when a little over a hundred feet from the end of the track or a little over 120 feet from the point at which it rose into the air, ended the flight.” You can see more photographs from my series Wright Brothers: Then and Now at www.ClearyFineArtPhoto.com.

High School Senior Football Player Portraits

high school senior football player catching a football by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography
high school senior football player running outdoors by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton, Ohio

I had a parent call me about photographing his son’s high school senior picture. The Dad’s comment was, “My son doesn’t want his high school senior portraits taken, but if he has to have them, then he wants them in a field while he runs and catches a football.” This high school senior is an all-state football player and has a scholarship to play football in college. I have experience with many high school senior boys who don’t want to be bothered to get professional portraits taken. I did some scouting and found an old football field that no one would bother us while creating the photographs. It was a cloudy day, so I set up two lights to add to the outdoor light. My job was not to let this young man think he was being photographed. We started with his Dad tossing a football to him, and I photographed the catches. He then broke out the weights, and I created a few more photographs. This high school senior boy was built, doing 40 lbs lifts with ease. Finally, his father threw him long passes, and he ran like the wind, making perfect catches. The funny part is he is a defensive back, so he doesn’t make that many catches unless he intercepts a pass from the opposing quarterback.  We finished the session with him in his college pullover. He was relaxed, and we got a few natural expressions that his mother and father liked very much. To get more information about Dan’s high school senior photography go to ClearyCreativePhoto.com/high-school-senior-portraits/

high school senior football player with a football outdoors by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton, Ohio
high school senior football player catching a footbal outdoors by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton, Ohio
high school senior football player lifting weights outdoors by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton, Ohio
high school senior football player running outdoors by Dan Cleary of Cleary Creative Photography in Dayton, Ohio

Ingenious Photo Project Transports Wright Brothers To The Present Day

I had the good fortune to have an article written about my Wright Brothers photography project at Plane & Pilot magazine. It was a terrific article written by Isabel Hawk, the editor-in-chief. She wrote, “Dan Cleary created a gallery of photographs that reach into the past to show the importance and relevance of the pioneering aviators 118 years after the first flight at Kitty Hawk.” And the final paragraph says, “The photographs are accompanied with what look to be handwritten notes, explanations of what we’re looking at, as though the Wrights themselves, or a dear friend with them at the time, were penning the notes.” To read the article in its entirety, go to https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/news/the-latest/2021/10/28/ingenious-photo-project-transports-wright-brothers-to-the-present-day/. You can see all the photographs in my series at my website https://clearyfineartphoto.com/wright-brother-fine-art-photographs/ . To buy copies of my book Wright Brothers: Then and Now go to https://clearyfineartphoto.com/wright-brothers-then-and-now-book/.

Portrait Of High School Senior Girl

I’m fortunate to have photographed many successful people as a professional photographer. It is always great to meet and photograph a high school senior who has already achieved so many things in life. This young lady is on her way to college and will succeed in all her adventures, I’m sure, as you can see in the photographs, she is a track star, a black belt, and a musician. I love telling a high school senior’s story with the portraits I create. Call or email me at the studio, and I can help tell your high school senior’s story. To see more examples of Dan Cleary’s photography style, go to his dedicated high school senior portrait website, ClearyCreativePhoto.com/high-school-senior-portraits/.

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