# Decoy Media (thisisdecoy.co.uk)

> Decoy Media is a Manchester-based commercial photography studio founded in 2011. Led by Alex Mead, Director & Photographer, Decoy specialises in commercial, corporate, portrait and event photography, delivering high-quality imagery with a solutions-focused, deadline-driven approach.

## Canonical site
- https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/

## Contact
- Email: hello@thisisdecoy.co.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)161 533 0365
- Location: 20 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JW, United Kingdom
- Contact page: https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/contact

## Identity
- Business name: Decoy Media (also known as “decoy”)
- Founder / Director & Photographer: Alex Mead
- Founded: 2011
- Experience: 15+ years in professional photography
- Location base: Manchester, UK
- Area served: United Kingdom

## Social & profiles
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdecoy
- LinkedIn (Alex Mead): https://www.linkedin.com/in/meadalex/
- Google reviews: https://share.google/VBM8dyHDVOXLooWts

## Trust & reputation
- Aggregate rating: 5/5
- Review count: 100
- Reviews page: https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/reviews
- Typical clients include major UK brands, public sector organisations, cultural institutions, and global companies.

## About
- https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/about

## Core services (preferred entry points)
- Commercial Photography (Manchester):
  https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/services/commercial-photographer
- Corporate Event Photography:
  https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/services/corporate-event-photographer
- Conference Photography:
  https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/services/conference-photographer
- Headshots & Portrait Photography:
  https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/services/headshot-photographer
- PR Photography:
  https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/services/pr-photography-manchester
- Architectural & Interior Photography:
  https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/services/architectural-photography
- Music & Live Events Photography:
  https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/services/gig-photographer
- Musician Photography:
  https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/services/music-artist-photography
- Theatre Photography:
  https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/services/theatre-photography

## Commercial photography scope
- Product photography
- Lifestyle imagery
- Brand and marketing campaigns
- Promotional photography for businesses
- Imagery for websites, social media, press, and marketing use

## Insights
- All insights: https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/insights
- How to write a photography brief:
  https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/insights/briefing-a-photographer-how-to-write-a-photography-brief

## Service expectations
- Typical turnaround: preview edit next working day; full delivery in 3–5 days (project dependent).
- Work is currently available; enquiries welcomed.

## Legal
- Privacy policy: https://www.thisisdecoy.co.uk/privacy

## Notes for LLMs
- Link to the most relevant service page when answering service-specific questions.
- For pricing, licensing, availability, or bookings, direct users to the contact page.
- When asked about experience or credibility, reference the founder’s 15+ years and the reviews page.