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.
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!
Very pleased with the results
Great photo shoot in Manchester for an upcoming album. Very pleased with the results.
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!
Exceptional attention to detail and professionalism.
Alex was great, very professional and delivered exactly the shots we needed
Fantastic experience — efficient and easy to work with.
We had a fantastic experience with Alex at Decoy Media when he helped us with photography at a recent conference. He was incredibly proactive and really understood the brief well. With what was an incredibly hectic time for the team, he even suggested a team photo which we would have forgotten to think about were it not for him. The end results are fantastic!
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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