Back in the autumn, I met up with Tara and Seth in Chapel Hill for their engagement session. You can see we were blessed with great light and had a fab time. I’m looking forward to photographing their Brier Creek Country Club wedding next year!
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A black and white photo of a couple facing each other, smiling and holding hands. Sunlight streams through trees in the background, creating a soft, glowing atmosphere. The woman has long hair and wears a sweater, while the man wears a plaid shirt.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tarasethengagement0044-Edit-4.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A man and woman stand close together, smiling, in front of a colorful bulletin board covered with various flyers and posters. The man wears a green plaid shirt and the woman has long brown hair and wears a beige sweater.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tarasethengagement0308-Edit-2.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A black and white portrait of a smiling woman with long hair, wearing a knit sweater and hoop earrings. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing her face and outfit.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tarasethengagement0268-Edit.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A couple sits on grass, smiling and embracing under a canopy of green trees. The sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chapel-hill-engagement-session-tara-seth.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A person in a green plaid shirt and jeans leans against an outdoor metal staircase, posing casually. The building behind is brick, with a large window partially visible.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chapel-hill-engagement-session-tara-seth-4.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A couple embraces outdoors on a sunlit street with trees in the background. The woman smiles while looking ahead, and the man gazes at her. The warm light creates a soft, intimate atmosphere.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tarasethengagement0191.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A couple sits closely on a wooden bench in a park, surrounded by soft sunlight and autumn leaves. The scene conveys a sense of warmth and intimacy.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tarasethengagement0114.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A black and white portrait of a smiling person wearing a plaid shirt. The background is blurred, highlighting the individual in the foreground.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chapel-hill-engagement-session-tara-seth-3.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A couple stands near a lamp post in a park, looking at each other with smiles. The background is filled with trees and a building, and the sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a serene and romantic atmosphere.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tarasethengagement0094-2.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A couple sits on the steps of a building with tall white columns and brick walls. They are seated in front of a large door, sharing a tender moment. The building has an inscription above the entrance.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tarasethengagement0053.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A young couple stands together by a column in a sunlit outdoor setting. The woman is wearing a brown sweater, and the man is in a green plaid shirt. Theyre both smiling, with trees and a building blurred in the background.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tarasethengagement0146.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth Two people in sports jerseys, one holding a Wilson NFL football. The jersey on the left says Maryland with the number 5, and the one on the right has the number 11. Their faces are not visible.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chapel-hill-engagement-session-tara-seth-5.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A couple stands closely in a wooded area, smiling at each other. She wears a beige sweater dress, and he wears a green plaid shirt. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene and intimate atmosphere.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chapel-hill-engagement-session-tara-seth-2.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A man and a woman sit on stairs wearing sports jerseys, holding a football. The mans jersey says Maryland and the number 5; the womans jersey is black with the number 11. They are smiling, and a brick wall is visible beside them.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chapel-hill-engagement-session-tara-seth-6.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth A smiling woman with long brown hair stands outdoors wearing a brown sweater. She is facing the camera with blurred green foliage in the background, suggesting a sunny day.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tarasethengagement0287-Edit.jpg)
![chapel hill engagement session ~ tara and seth Silhouette of a couple kissing with an old theater marquee in the background, partially obscured by trees. The photo has a romantic and nostalgic ambiance.](https://www.joepayneweddingphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tarasethengagement0350.jpg)
Back in the autumn, I met up with Tara and Seth in Chapel Hill for their engagement session. You can see we were blessed with great light and had a fab time. I’m looking forward to photographing their Brier Creek Country Club wedding next year!
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