Designing Indie is Moving to The Hague, Netherlands! | A New Chapter for My Creative Business

After years of photographing, illustrating, designing, and managing creative projects throughout Missouri, it's time for my biggest adventure yet.

Designing Indie is moving from Springfield, Missouri to The Hague, Netherlands!

In July 2026, my wife, Xena, our daughter, Matilda, our dog Roxie, and I will begin an exciting new chapter as we relocate to the Netherlands under the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) Visa.

While my address is changing, the heart of my business isn't.

I'll continue serving clients around the world while expanding my creative work throughout Europe.

And honestly...

I couldn't be more excited.

From Springfield, Missouri to The Hague, Netherlands

Designing Indie has always been built around one idea: Tell meaningful stories through creative work.

Whether that's through photography, illustration, graphic design, or project management, my favorite projects have always been the ones that help people and organizations communicate who they are.

Over the past several years, I've had the privilege of working with:

• Families celebrating milestones
• High school seniors beginning new chapters
• Musicians creating album artwork and promotional campaigns
• Art museums documenting exhibitions and community events
• Medical organizations explaining complex topics through illustration
• Marketing agencies leading SEO campaigns
• Businesses building stronger brands through thoughtful design

Every project has taught me something new, and every client has helped shape Designing Indie into what it is today.

Photography That Tells Stories

Photography has always been much more than taking pictures for me. I'm drawn to stories. To emotion. To personality. To creating images that still feel meaningful years later.

As I move to Europe, I'm especially excited to continue specializing in:

• Editorial portraits
• Musician promotional photography
• Album artwork
• Art museum exhibit photography
• Event photography
• Travel photography
• Landscape photography

The Netherlands—and Europe as a whole—offers an incredible mix of architecture, history, art, and natural beauty, and I can't wait to begin exploring it through my camera.

I have a feeling my hiking boots and camera are about to become very good friends.

Continuing to Work with Art Museums

Some of my favorite professional experiences have come from partnering with museums and cultural organizations. From photographing exhibitions and community events to designing exhibit banners, newsletters, promotional materials, and marketing graphics, I love helping museums tell their stories visually. I'm excited to build relationships with museums, galleries, theaters, and arts organizations throughout the Netherlands while continuing to support clients remotely whenever possible.

Medical & Commercial Illustration

Long before I became a full-time illustrator, I spent nearly a decade writing for medical websites and researching complex healthcare topics. That background continues to influence my illustration work today. I love translating complicated ideas into visuals that are clear, engaging, and scientifically grounded.

Whether illustrating molecules, medical devices, patient education materials, journal covers, or webinar graphics, I approach every project with curiosity, research, and close collaboration. I'll also continue creating commercial illustrations for products, brands, editorial publications, and licensed artwork.

Graphic Design That Solves Problems

Design should do more than look nice. It should communicate.

Throughout my career I've created:

• Posters
• Building banners
• Museum graphics
• Newsletters
• eBooks
• Brochures
• Print advertisements
• Marketing materials

Good design helps organizations tell their story—and that's something I'll continue doing no matter what country I'm working from.

Project Management for SEO Marketing Agencies

One part of Designing Indie that many people don't immediately associate with creativity is project management. But to me, it's one of the most creative jobs there is. Over the past five years, I've managed more than 50 long-term SEO campaigns for businesses across a wide variety of industries.

From coordinating strategists, writers, designers, and developers to keeping projects on schedule and aligned with client goals, I love bringing order to complex marketing campaigns. As I relocate to the Netherlands, I'll continue working remotely with SEO agencies and in-house marketing teams around the world.

Distance has never been a barrier to good communication.

Why the Netherlands?

The Netherlands has been calling to our family for quite some time.

• Its incredible museums.
• Walkable cities.
• Cycling culture.
• History.
• Architecture.
• Access to the rest of Europe.
• And a thriving creative community.

Moving under the DAFT Visa gives me the opportunity to continue growing Designing Indie while becoming part of a new creative landscape.

It's both exciting and a little surreal!

A Thank You to Missouri

Springfield will always be where Designing Indie truly found its footing.

• The clients.
• The families.
• The musicians.
• The nonprofits.
• The museums.
• The businesses.
• The friendships.

You've trusted me with your stories, your milestones, and your creative visions, and I can't thank you enough.

Those experiences are coming with me.

Looking Ahead

This move isn't the end of Designing Indie. It's the beginning of an exciting new chapter. I'll continue working with clients across the United States while welcoming new partnerships throughout the Netherlands and Europe.

• More cities.
• More museums.
• More musicians.
• More stories.
• More adventures.
• And countless new places to photograph.

I can't wait to see where this next chapter leads.

Let's Create Something Together
Whether you're in Missouri, the Netherlands, or anywhere else in the world, I'd love to collaborate.

Designing Indie continues to offer:

• Editorial Photography
• Musician & Album Photography
• Art Museum Photography
• Event Photography
• Travel & Landscape Photography
• Medical Illustration
• Commercial Illustration
• Graphic Design
• SEO Project Management

Here's to the next adventure!
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See you in The Hague.