Kenzie + Kyle’s Surprise Proposal at Ventosa Vineyards

Man proposes to his girlfriend overlooking Seneca Lake at Ventosa Vineyards

I was so excited when I received a message from a woman named Lauren, asking if I was available to photograph a surprise proposal for her sister Kenzie and Kenzie’s boyfriend Kyle. I absolutely love proposal photography. There’s something so special about capturing the exact second someone says “yes” to their forever person.

Kyle decided to pop the question during a trip to Ventosa Vineyards in Geneva, NY. With gorgeous hilltop views of Seneca Lake, this scenic spot was a proposal dream. Even better was the fact that Kyle had arranged for their families to be there too so everyone could celebrate afterward!

When I arrived, I scoped out the property and found the perfect hiding place tucked between rows of grapevines. Only a few people there had any idea what was about to happen, which made the anticipation even more fun! Once Kenzie and Kyle started walking toward the designated spot overlooking the lake, I hustled to get into place for the big moment. Once in position, Kyle dropped to one knee with the lake glistening in the background. Kenzie said yes, and cheers erupted from their families.

After the excitement died down, we grabbed some photos with their loved ones, including a few special ones with Lauren and Will, who helped pull it all together. I made sure to take some engagement photos of just Kenzie and Kyle around the vineyard. These two were glowing with happiness, and the views at Ventosa Vineyards made every shot feel extra special.

It was one of those days that make me truly love being a photographer. If you’re thinking about planning a surprise proposal, I’d love to help you make it unforgettable. And if you’re dreaming of your own vineyard engagement (or something else totally unique), go ahead and forward this to that special person to give them a little nudge!

Man and Woman walk through a vineyard holding hands before a surprise propsal
Grapes hanging from a vine at Ventosa Vineyards in Geneva NY
Man and woman walk hand-in-hand through Ventosa Vineyards right before a surprise proposal
Friends and family wait excitedly for a surprise proposal overlooking Seneca Lake
Man and woman kiss right before a surprise proposal overlooking Seneca Lake
Man gets down on his knee to propose to his girlfriend at Ventosa Vineyards in Geneva, NY
Man and woman are newly engaged and taking proposal pictures at Ventosa Vineyards
Excited friends and family members look at the engagement ring after a surprise proposal
Big group photo at Ventosa Vineyards overlooking Seneca Lake during proposal pictures
Newly engaged couple embrace face-to-face during proposal pictures at Ventosa Vineyards in Central NY
Newly engaged couple walks through Ventosa Vineyards hand-in-hand while taking engagement photos
Newly engaged couple kisses in a vineyard right after a surprise proposal in Central NY
Newly engaged couple take some engagement photos at Ventosa Vineyards
Man dips his fiance as she shows off her engagement ring at Ventosa Vineyards in Geneva NY
Newly engaged couple kiss overlooking Seneca Lake while taking proposal pictures
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