User:Dave Barnes (Director)/sandbox

Dave Barnes began as a still Photographer in 1972. At that time he was one of the youngest members of the PP of A, The Professional Photographers of America. He worked for Chicago area commercial accounts, and regional and national magazines. He was awarded the Kodak Medallion of Excellence, and opened his first business at age 15. At 19 he moved to Garner Iowa, and had offices in both Forest City Iowa and Garner. Later he moved his photography business to Clear Lake Iowa, and began working as a freelance audio person for the networks. In 1980, he opened Barnes Wentworth productions, which became Barnes West productions. From the Clearlake office, they produced nationwide projects for companies like General Mills, Snap on Tools, and Midland Cooperative. In 1983 he opened an office in Minneapolis Minnesota, and Des Moines Iowa. From these two locations he produced work for many agricultural clients throughout the Midwest. By 1986 the farm crisis in middle America was at its peak, and many agricultural clients cutback on their marketing as there were no sales to be made. In 1987 Barnes West moved to Pensacola Florida. Here the company expanded its range of clients, working in many different industries including the Military, the marine business, and network television. The company then expanded into graphic production, web design, and marketing consulting. Dave Barnes has won Emmys for his work, and continues to grow the company. Their website is www.Barneswest.com. Today, his team creates web sites and marketing material for a full range of clients. Dave still works with all the major networks producing news stories as a freelancer.