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.
Exceptional attention to detail and professionalism.
Government Property Event. Outstanding work, professional, and engaging. Would definitely recommend.
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.
Absolutely excellent service.
Alex is a very professional and talented photographer. Right from the first call he wanted to understand my direction as a musician and matched the location and style of shots perfectly. I would have no hesitation in recommending Decoy Media for professional photography. Absolutely excellent service
He always captures the spirit of the evening...
Alex is fantastic at capturing live performances, he always captures the spirit of the evening and they have been great promotional photos that I have used to book further events, gigs and festivals. I'd recommend Decoy Media highly.
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.
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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