Photography, Illustration, Graphic Design & Project Management in Springfield, MO

Oh, hey! I’m Andie Mae, the creative behind Designing Indie — a multidisciplinary photographer, illustrator, graphic designer, and project manager based in Springfield, Missouri. I photograph everything from seniors, headshots, engagements, weddings, families, musicians, museums, events, products, and travel, always focusing on storytelling, collaboration, and intentional visuals. I live with my wife Xena, our daughter Matilda, and our dog Roxie.  I love blending creativity with organization to bring ideas to life.

​In July 2026, I’ll be relocating my family and business to the Netherlands and expanding my creative work internationally. 

Proud to be a woman-owned, LQBTQ+ small business!
Your Springfield, MO photographer specializing in senior photos, headshots, families, engagements, weddings, musicians and album covers, events, museums, products, and travel & landscape photography.

​My style is colorful and story-driven. I focus on real moments, personality, and connection. Every shoot is with the goal of creating images that feel authentic and thoughtfully made.
I offer custom illustration services for editorial publications, brands, medical and educational materials, children’s books, product artwork, and personal commissions.

​My illustration style is expressive, concept-driven, and rooted in storytelling, with a strong emphasis on research, accuracy, and creative collaboration.  I approach every project with care, clarity, and intention.
I offer graphic design services for print and digital projects including banners and posters, postcards, newsletters and eBooks, print ads, and custom graphics. 
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With a background in illustration, photography, and project management, I design with both creativity and structure in mind. I focus on thoughtful layout, strong visual storytelling, and designs that work in the real world.
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As a freelance Project Manager, I bring organization, communication, and leadership to projects of all sizes. I use PMP-aligned best practices—earned through a decade of real-world delivery. I work with clients across all industries, but most commonly have helped those in Creative Fields, Healthcare, Finance, and Marketing Agency verticals. ​
5 Star Reviews
"I cannot even begin to describe how incredibly happy I am with the photos I received! Andie is an absolute angel! She did my hair, my makeup, and the photos she took of me made me feel a way I never thought I could. I looked at the pictures she took of me, and I just started crying! She literally turned me into art, and it was amazing." 
 - Mandy Clair

​"I commissioned Designing Indie to help me with a poster for my short film, and I wish I'd reached out to Andie MONTHS ago! She really went above and beyond. I sent her the concept and firstly, the turn-around was very fast, and secondly, the first pass of the design was 90% of the way there. She's incredibly easy to work with and took picky direction perfectly.  Love, love, LOVE my poster."
 - Katherine LaVictoire

Pricing + Booking

Pricing varies depending on the amount of work and time each individual project will take to complete, but to give you an idea of how much each of these services typically costs, I've included general average pricing below and what that usually includes.

Photography (*all rates include professional editing and all photos delivered digitally)
  • Editorial Portrait Shoots (Senior Portraits, Headshots, Promotional Shots) - Starting at $150 for 1 look, $300 for 2 looks 
  • Family Portraits - Starting at $250 for up to 2 locations + includes individual + couples portraits as well
  • Engagement Shoots - Starting at $350 for  up to 2 locations
  • Weddings - Starting at $600 for half day coverage, $1,200 for full day coverage
  • Events - Starting at $150/hour of coverage

Illustration + Graphic Design
  • Varies widely based on a number of factors, please reach out with details for your project and I'll get you a custom quote!​

Booking
When booking please include your name, contact information, description of the service/project you are interested in booking, relevant dates, and your budget. I'll get back to you within 24 hours (usually sooner). Thank you! 

Email: [email protected]
​Text or Call: (417) 848-0932