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, creative and reliable throughout.
Alex and the team at Decoy Media excel in both photography and videography. They have covered multiple events for our company, including social gatherings, professional headshots, and various other activities. The quality of their work is consistently outstanding, with clean and professional photography every time. The team is also warm, approachable, and maintains a high level of professionalism, making them an ideal choice for any corporate environment. Decoy Media is our top choice!
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.
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
Consistently professional with excellent results.
Decoy Media were helpful and professional when dealing with our (often last minute) requests and tricky briefs. Followed the briefs and delivered the images as agreed and on time.
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!
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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