Wallingford Senior Portraits | Gabe’s Session at Gouveia Vineyards

Senior year is such an exciting time, and I love getting to capture these moments for my clients. I recently met up with Gabe for his senior portraits at Gouveia Vineyards in Wallingford, CT, and I have to say—what an impressive young man!

Gabe is from Wallingford, where he lives with his parents and two older sisters. From the moment we started chatting during his senior photo session, I could tell he has such drive and passion for everything he does.

His love for engineering began when Notre Dame let him try out the flight simulator in their Engineering Building. That experience was a turning point—now, he practically lives in that building, working with 3D printers, creating items for open houses, and helping the Robotics Team.

At school, Gabe is incredibly involved. He participates in multiple clubs, volunteers to present about the engineering program, and recently became a Peer Counselor for his senior year. Last year, he joined the International Baccalaureate Program and has been excelling with straight A’s. One of his proudest moments was participating in the Junior Ring Ceremony, where his grandfather gave him his own Notre Dame class ring—something Gabe now wears with pride.

This past summer, Gabe worked at a manufacturing and engineering company in Milford, where he assembled and tested power supply modules and learned to troubleshoot and repair printed circuit board assemblies. It’s clear that his curiosity and dedication push him to go above and beyond in everything he does.

Looking ahead, Gabe plans to study Mechanical Engineering in college, with schools like Boston University, Northeastern, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) on his list. I have no doubt that his determination, strong work ethic, and bright personality will take him far.

Congratulations, Gabe! It was such a privilege to capture your senior pictures in Wallingford at Gouveia Vineyards. Wishing you the very best as you take on this next chapter—you’re going to do amazing things!

As a Connecticut senior photographer, I absolutely love photographing seniors like Gabe—each session is such a unique way to celebrate all their hard work and future dreams. If you’re looking for senior portraits in Wallingford, Cheshire, North Haven, or anywhere in Connecticut, I’d love to help you capture this milestone!