Corporate & Commercial 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 are equally seasoned in portrait and headshot photography.
From the energy of a conference to the precision of a studio 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.
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.
Exceptional attention to detail and professionalism.
Government Property Event. Outstanding work, professional, and engaging. Would definitely recommend.
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 shots look stunning.
Was an absolute pleasure using the talents of Decoy for a recent promotional shoot for my music. Alex made me feel really at ease during the shoot and demonstrated a top level of professionalism from start to finish. The shots look stunning.
Fantastic experience — efficient and easy to work with.
Washington Green Fine Art have been working with Decoy Media since August 2016. Alex has always been an absolute pleasure to work with and his work is always perfect and surpasses the standard.
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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