Last Saturday was this year’s annual Taste of Love event at the Ritz Carlton, a benefit for the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia. Keith had the great honor of photographing the event along side fellow photographer and friend Eric Richards.

This year’s guest of honor and speaker was Atlanta Falcon Running Back, Jason Snelling. While playing football for the University of Virginia in 2005, Jason was diagnosed with epilepsy. Instead of letting this news put an end to his football career, Jason pushed forward and two years later was drafted by the Falcons. Now he speaks openly of his struggles in order to encourage others and show children with a similar diagnosis that not only can you go on to live a normal life, you can even achieve your life long dreams.

The rest of the night consisted of great food, music, and auctions, both silent and live.  It is probably a good thing Keith had his hands full capturing the event with his camera because an album autographed by Jimmy Buffet was on the block that night. Other interesting items included a guitar signed by B.B.King and a malti-poo puppy that went to a good home for more that $2,000.

As you can see from above, the tables were dressed in shades of black and silver with ceterpieces made of red roses, green orchids, and apples, which complimented the theme of the event. The Ritz Carlton in Atalanta is always a beautiful place to hold an event and that night was no exception.