Ronald Gilbert Baker:  

School Mr. Fleeks B. Hazel, my homeroom teacher, was my inspiration. I would not change a thing about my school experience. The funniest thing that happened to me was being called along with my twin brother Donald to the Principal's office only to find out that there was another set of freshmen Baker twins who were trouble makers whose presence was being requested. I started taking photographs at lunchtime of many of the girls and gave them the photos the following week after I made money on my Washington Post paper route. Since I wasn't a jock, the camera was my only access to the ladies. Who knew it would take my brother Donald and I to where we are today? College I attended Federal City College in D.C. which was later renamed UDC. I remember my many hours in cinematography class as well as the hours I spent photographing all of the beautiful women on campus. One of the main campus buildings back then is now the D Street Homeless Shelter. It looks better today! My favorite memory was being able to give my Mass Media and Cinematography Professor, Tex Gaithings, a copy of my first coffee-table book which acknowledged him as one of my key supporters and motivators. Workplace I've worked pretty much my entire adult life. From a clerk-typist position at the Navy Department in the late 60's, to serving 2 years in the Army after being drafted back in 1971, to a manager position at the phone company to establishing my photography-video business full-time in 1995, my work life has been a most enjoyable and memorable experience which I would not change for anything in the world. Military & Family My brother Donald and I were drafted into the Army in 1971 and served our 2 years getting out in 1973. The experience helped us grow into men. The best part of the experience was meeting my wife of 40 years while serving the last 6 months of my active duty. She was on vacation from Wisconsin with family in Maryland. We met on August 4, 1972 while trying to get into the Mark IV Supper Club to see Eddie Kendricks. We went to "The Room" nightclub on 12th Street instead. I took her to to see Al Green at the Carter Barron the following week and "Let's Stay Together" has been our son ever since. My daughter Kellee who graduated from Maryland University in 2000 and Howard University School of Law in 2006 just made my wife and I grandparents on April 19, 2008. Trevino Michal Baker is our grandson's name and he's a star (what else would I say). Kellee founded Citydwellers, LLC, her real estate brokerage firm in 2006 and KB Law Firm in 2007. Accomplishments & Honors I founded Solid Image Photographic Service in 1974 where I focused on photojo...Expand for more