This post is a little different. Hint: It wasn't shot in St. Louis. Can you tell where this is? 

If you guessed a neighborhood of Federal-style row houses known for its narrow gaslit streets and brick sidewalk... 

If you guessed a neighborhood situated along the riverfront of the Charles River Espanade to the west, just north of Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden... 

If you guessed one of the most desirable and expensive neighborhoods in Boston...

If you guessed Beacon Hill....

YOU ARE CORRECT!!!

I was so lucky to have the opportunity to photograph Eugene and Junyao/Evelyn at one of the most popular engagement photo shoot spots in Boston. Look at these two, so very much in love and definitely not shy to show their mutual affection! Here is a big thanks to Alex & Betty of Xu Liu Photography for suggesting this location! 

Alex and Tiffany met as undergraduates at Wash U, where they bonded over many sagas involving villains and demons, princesses and heros (all in video games). They also shared many deep spiritual conversations, and together led a small group for Asian Christian Fellowship. On their wedding day, they vowed to look out for each other as cooperative players in the game of life (but 1 vs. 1 video games are still okay!)... isn't that adorable!? I am so honored to have been a part of this unforgettable chapter of their lives :)

As many of you already know, St. Louis turned 250 this year! There were many celebrations throughout the year for this special occasion. One of them was a photo contest sponsored by the Sheldon Art Galleries for youth, amateur, and professional photographers to share their favorite images of St. Louis. 

After I heard about this photo contest, I submitted a diptic image (i.e. 2 images placed together) of the Arch that I created for my photo class at Wash U. Through this image, I contrasted the touristy & vibrant St. Louis with the comparatively gloomy East St. Louis, which together make up St. Louis (unified under the Arch). 

Months later, I was thrilled to find out that my image was one of the top 100 photos (out of >500 submissions) that was going to be featured at the Sheldon Art Galleries! My photo will also be included a photo book that highlights the top 100 photos from the competition. If you would like a copy of my work, it can also be purchased individually at the gallery.

The St. Louis at 250 exhibit officially opened yesterday, and I was incredibly humbled to see my work enlarged inside a wooden frame next to all the other amazing photos of St. Louis. Looking at these images helped me realize how beautiful St. Louis is. These photos are our testimonies of our gentle love for the city! 

Neeraj Uttamchandani specializes in marketing. Currently, he is the Social Media Coordinator at Central Table Food Hall in the Central West End. He spends his time taking photos of delicious food and happy customers--doesn't that sound like the best job ever?! He is also about to start an internship at Momentum, a company near the Galleria. These photos are for his internship. Wish him luck! :)