MADE IN MAE is a boutique production and styling studio specializing in photo and video production, event production and styling, and interior styling. Founded by Sophia Andries, the studio creates visually compelling, mood-driven environments for brands, creatives, and private clients—transforming concepts into immersive, emotionally resonant experiences.
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Based in Chicago and working nationwide, MADE IN MAE brings together creative direction, styling, and hands-on production management to ensure each project is executed seamlessly from concept to completion. The studio is known for its ability to translate vision into tangible spaces—whether for a branded photo shoot, a styled event, or a thoughtfully curated interior.​​
Production & Styling Approach
MADE IN MAE approaches every project with a deep focus on storytelling through space. In photo and video production, the studio provides creative direction, set styling, prop sourcing, and on-set coordination, ensuring visual cohesion across every frame. For events, MADE IN MAE handles event production and styling, crafting environments that feel intentional, immersive, and emotionally engaging.
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In interior styling projects, the studio curates spaces through furniture selection, material layering, lighting design, and object placement, creating interiors that feel lived-in, expressive, and aligned with each client’s identity.
​Founder & Creative Director
Sophia Andries is the Founder and Creative Director of MADE IN MAE, with a background rooted in both design and consumer psychology. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Retailing and Consumer Behavior from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a Certificate in Interior Design from UCLA Extension, informing her approach to visual storytelling and spatial design.
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Her professional experience spans creative production for high-end photo and video shoots, event production and styling, and interior styling, along with prior roles in import management and sample room coordination. This combination allows her to manage both the creative and logistical sides of production—balancing aesthetics, timelines, and execution with precision.
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