Black and white portraits can sometimes, in my mind, bring out the souls of people. I thought this portrait captured the soul of Lisa Carrino, an artist and co-owner of the Round House Cafe and Pompanuck Farm and Retreat Center. Lisa runs the Pompanuck bakery and makes the most beautiful and creative cakes, cookies and pastries.

A graduate of the Rhode Island School Of Design, she brings a sense of artistry to everything she does, and a sweetness and compassion to her life. I took this photo Sunday at the reception for Rachel Barlow, who has a show up and running at the cafe. Lisa was listening to Rachel speak.