Professional Commercial Photography in Manchester_
Founded in 2011, decoy is a Manchester-based studio specialising in corporate and commercial photography - capturing events, headshots, portraits, branded content, music and culture.
Partnering with the UK's leading brands
Photography Services
We specialise in capturing events, photographing people and content generation for businesses but undertake work in many areas through our varied experience.
A few reasons to partner with decoy_
Benefits of working together.
Experienced Pro
Years of experience capturing events, people, places, and moments.
Competitive Rates
Professional photography without the inflated price tag.
Quick Turnaround
Receive your preview edit the next day, with the full set ready in 3-5 days.*
Excellent Rep
Trusted by brands big and small, with five-star reviews to match.
Personal Touch
A relaxed, approachable style that makes guests feel comfortable.
Flexible & Adaptable
From boardrooms to banquets, we work seamlessly in any setting.
Read what clients have said about decoy_
Rated 5 stars on Google & Trustpilot based on over 100+ reviews.
Friendly, proactive and a pleasure to work with.
I cannot recommend Alex enough. We recently worked together on a corporate photoshoot and he made the whole process so smooth and hassle-free. He was quick to respond, incredibly professional and took a fantastic collection of shots that have been easily approved by clients on both sides.
Exceptional attention to detail and professionalism.
Government Property Event. Outstanding work, professional, and engaging. Would definitely recommend.
Professional, flexible and highly skilled team.
Alex was fantastic. He did a series of corporate headshots and made everyone feel comfortable. He respected our brief while adding his professional touch, and produced great results. Very easy to work with and highly recommended.
High-quality photography and outstanding service.
Alex and the team have supported all our regional photoshoots for the last couple of years and have consistently provided incredible shots! High quality output, great post-prod, professional, efficient and flexible when we've needed them to be. Could not recommend enough!
Exceeded expectations with quality and professionalism.
We were absolutely amazed with the work Alex delivered at our recently organized international conference and business meet. His effective and easy of handling with the high volumes of the candidates for headshot were very good. As well as, the prompt receipt of the high quality images are worth mentioning. Alex is a very nice guy and always try to follow up on the queries for immediate responses. Totally recommended
The face behind the camera
I'm Alex Mead, the photographer behind decoy — a Manchester-based photography studio with a focus on commercial, portrait and event photography. With 15+ years in the industry, I bring experience, a creative eye and a solutions-focused mindset to every shoot.
At decoy, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, fast-turnaround images paired with a smooth, professional service.
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