Commercial & Corporate Photographer in Manchester_
Founded in 2011, decoy is a Manchester-based studio specialising in corporate and commercial work - focusing on event photography, headshot & portrait photography, PR, music and culture.
Partnering with the UK's leading brands
Photography Services
We specialise in professional imagery that tells your company’s story. While we are a leading event photographer in Manchester, we bring that same level of detail to capturing the people and personalities behind the brand.
From the energy of a major summit to the precision of a high-end executive session, we ensure every project is delivered with 15+ years of creative and technical expertise.
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.
Extremely flexible, professional and great fun
I can't recommend Decoy enough! We have been working with Alex for a number of years now on our corporate events. He always accommodates our requirements, he is extremely flexible, professional and great fun. The results are always fantastic. Thank you!
Exceptional attention to detail and professionalism.
Alex was great, very professional and delivered exactly the shots we needed
Brings creative ideas to the table
Alex has provided a range of services for SYSTRA over the past 4 years, including awards and events photography, headshots and office imagery, and project shots for some of our environmental and rail work.
He is always very easy to work with and brings creative ideas to the table to help ensure our visuals have the "wow" factor. The quality of the end results is excellent and they have been delivered quickly every time.
Incredible service from start to finish.
Our collaboration with Decoy Media was an integral part of our marketing strategy. The programme of work and images delivered by Decoy Media helped our team to achieve a 20% upturn in occupancy levels during a challenging season. What we appreciated most about working with Alex was his ability to understand the project, translate our ideas, to get everyone on board to deliver the expected results and more. We would certainly recommend working with Decoy Media and will do so again in the future.
Highly recommended.
Really great service from first meet to delivery on the night for our Yep event. Alex is a really friendly guy and the snaps were quality. Highly 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 corporate photography.
With 15+ years of experience capturing high-stakes events and brand stories, I bring 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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