The Myl Family

A beautiful morning at navarre beach


Some sessions are about more than just taking photographs—they're about celebrating family and preserving memories that become even more meaningful as life gets busier.


When Dede contacted me to schedule a family session during their vacation at Navarre Beach, she shared that this photo session was actually her birthday present. With two grown children away at college, getting everyone together isn't always easy, so it was the perfect opportunity to capture this special season of life.


Her daughter, Madison, had recently graduated from Auburn University, while her son, Cooper, had just begun his first year at the University of Montevallo. It was easy to see how proud Dede was of both of them.


From the moment we met, I knew this was going to be a fun session. The family was constantly laughing, teasing one another, and sharing inside jokes. Their personalities made my job incredibly easy because every smile and laugh was completely genuine.


Since they really wanted photographs near the Navarre Beach Pier, we decided an early morning session would give us the best lighting and the fewest crowds. It was definitely the right choice.


As the morning went on, the beach became noticeably busier, especially around the pier, but we had already captured so many beautiful images. The soft morning light, the emerald waters, and the white sand created the perfect backdrop for this wonderful family.


I truly enjoyed spending the morning with the Myl family. Their love for one another was evident in every interaction, and it made photographing them an absolute pleasure.


Happy Birthday again, Dede! Thank you for choosing J. McCloskey Photography to help celebrate such a meaningful gift. I hope these photographs will bring back wonderful memories of your family's time together at Navarre Beach for many years to come.

Family of four poses barefoot on white sand beach under a pier, wearing coordinated blue and white outfits.
Couple smiling together on sandy beach under wooden pier with turquoise water in background.
Couple standing together on a sandy beach beneath a wooden pier, man in blue shirt and woman in floral dress.
Smiling couple embracing on a sandy beach under a pier, wearing coordinating blue outfits.
A smiling couple poses barefoot on white sand beach under a pier, wearing light blue dress and white shirt with navy shorts.
Smiling pregnant woman in light blue dress leaning against pillar near water.
Family of three posing barefoot on white sand beach under pier, wearing coordinated blue and white outfits.
Woman in light blue maxi dress standing barefoot on white sand beach near pier pillars with ocean in background.
Young man in white shirt and blue pants poses under a pier with turquoise water in the background.
Young man in white button-up shirt and navy pants standing on beach with ocean in background.
Young man in white shirt and navy shorts standing barefoot on white sand beach near a pier.
Two smiling women in blue dresses pose together on a sandy beach beneath a wooden pier.
Two smiling women in blue dresses pose together under a beach pier on a sunny day.
Family of four poses together on a beach with sea oats, sharing hugs and kisses in coordinating blue outfits.
Happy family of four sitting together on white sand beach with sea oats.
Family of four posing together on a sandy beach with calm ocean waters and blue sky in the background.
Family of four walking hand-in-hand on a serene white sand beach with calm ocean waves in the background.
A couple embraces barefoot on a sandy beach, the man in blue shirt and shorts, woman in floral dress, ocean waves behind them.
Young woman in a light blue midi dress standing barefoot on a white sand beach with ocean waves behind her.
Smiling woman in light blue maxi dress standing barefoot on sandy beach with ocean waves behind her.
Smiling woman in light blue maxi dress standing barefoot on sandy beach with seagulls flying overhead.
Family of four smiling on a boardwalk near the beach, dressed in blue and white outfits.
Happy family of four posing on sandy beach dunes, wearing coordinated blue and white outfits.