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Unlock the strategy behind high-impact visual storytelling.

From mastering the ultimate event shot list to maintaining global brand consistency through professional headshots, explore our deep dives into the commercial production process.

Discover how we bridge the gap between creative vision and measurable business results.

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The Top Corporate Event Venues in Manchester: The Definitive 2026 Guide

Discover Manchester’s top event venues. From The Midland to 20 Stories, get expert planning and photography insights from decoy.

How to Use PR Photography to Increase Your Press Pickup Rate

Boost your PR coverage with professional Manchester photography. Learn how high-quality campaign visuals increase press pickup and build brand authority.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Professional Event Photographer

Master event photography with our guide. Learn how to hire a pro for brand storytelling and technical reliability. Get consistent, high-quality results today.

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Introducing Our New Brand and Website

We have launched a refreshed brand identity and a new website featuring completely updated portfolios from recent commercial projects.

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Professional Headshots: A Guide to Brand Consistency

Learn how to maintain brand-consistent headshots for website profiles, LinkedIn, and email. Expert tips on lighting, backgrounds, and retouching for teams.

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The Ultimate Event Photography Shot List

Maximise your ROI with our essential event photography shot list guide. Expert tips on briefing photographers, key must-have moments, and fast turnaround.

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Our top 6 business headshot tips

We’ve compiled our top tips to help you look your best in your commercial headshot or corporate portrait. Whether this photo will be displayed on your company website, set as your LinkedIn profile picture or attached to your name badge, we want you to be proud to show it off.

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Briefing a photographer: how to write a photography brief

Tips for writing the best photography brief will differ depending on the project, whether it’s an event photography project, a fashion shoot, headshots & portraits, a line of new products or some PR photography.