Jerry has been a photographer since 1979. After completing his education at The University of Texas and the Rochester Institute of Technology Military Photojournalism program, he served a 20-year career in the United States Air Force which included assignments in Austin, TX, Brussels, Belgium, Lompoc, CA, Naples, Italy, Omaha, NE, and Tokyo, Japan. He has had extensive newspaper experience with The Lompoc Record, the European Stars & Stripes, the Pacific Stars & Stripes, the Houston Post, the Houston Chronicle, and The Courier in Conroe where he was the staff photographer for the past 12 years. Jerry is a past winner of the Department of Defense Thomas Jefferson Award for Professional Excellence in Journalism and is a multiple winner of National Press Photographer Association awards.

Jerry is a native Texan who grew up in League City, TX. He is married to Susan, a school teacher, and has 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

"...The fact that Jerry Baker is a gifted photographer is only a bonus to your paper. The fact that Jerry Baker has a heart of gold and truly cares about the people and kids of Montgomery County is your true blessing. Since Jerry Baker came to Montgomery County, he has enthusiastically and equitably gone the extra mile for out community. It is obvious that he loves his work and enjoys people. He is a warm, caring individual who shines in a positive light on your newspaper. Thank you, Jerry, for being a bright spot in a world where people always seem to be a little cranky. I believe God is pleased!"
-Daniel Rapp

"Often time's thoughts are better expressed in words; I am not sure what has brought us together but I feel it is better not to question these things. It is truly a blessing and a wonderful experience having met you in this very random way. You have brought joy to us by seeing Courtney as we do. It is so rewarding for a total stranger to have seen something as you have and to have made it into something so special we will never forget…The Courtney you see in your lens is what we see. We would like to say how much we appreciate the experience you have afforded us with your talents and time you have spent."
- The Schoenemann’s

"To the editor :
We have noticed that Jerry Baker is no longer photographing for The Courier, and we would be remiss if we didn’t comment on his work there.
In his many years at The Courier, Jerry has serviced the county and community well with his expert photographic coverage of local events while seemingly having the ability to be everywhere for everybody all at the same time. Jerry’s photography was a big part of the Conroe area and so was Jerry himself. He supported and befriended thousands of his captured subjects as though they were family members. His photos and his kind words and the encouragement allowed moments and memories to be remembered by many.
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-The Buddy Smith Family