Compelling visual content for out-of-home campaigns, digital billboards, and experiential activations across the UK.
Manchester outdoor media and digital billboard photography
At Decoy, we specialise in capturing the real-world presence of advertising campaigns, from iconic large-format digital screens to branded black cabs and full-wrap buses. Our photography provides the essential proof of perfect execution that brands, media owners, buyers and agencies require to validate their creative investments.
Based in the city as a specialist OOH photographer Manchester, we work alongside global media groups and independent agencies to deliver premium imagery that showcases campaign scale and audience context. These professional assets are crafted specifically for use on social media and industry case studies to highlight the success of your media placement.
Partnering with the UK's leading brands
Photography that validates and promotes your campaign
Every project deserves to be documented in its best light, and we tailor our technical approach to handle the complexities of digital screen refresh rates and ambient city lighting. We utilise long exposure techniques to blur passing people and vehicles, which effectively demonstrates high-footfall locations while ensuring recognisable faces are obscured for public sharing.
Our expertise includes:
- DOOH photography capturing digital screen content without flicker
- Large-format billboard imagery showcasing scale and urban context
- Transport media photography across rail, bus and airport networks
- Long exposure shots to show busy environments without identifiable faces
- Night-time captures for illuminated posters and vibrant digital signage
- Multi-site campaign photography for social media and wrap-up reports
Your final assets are shot and edited to meet the highest industry standards, perfect for campaign case studies, award entries and LinkedIn content.
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View our recent work featuring dynamic digital displays, traditional posters and branded black cabs captured in Manchester and across the UK.
Read what clients have said about decoy_
Rated 5 stars on Google based on over 100+ reviews
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!
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.
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Why agencies choose decoy for their OOH campaign photography
Benefits of working together.
Technical Accuracy
Expertly composed photography that emphasises the placement and scale of your advertisements.
Efficient Turnaround
Premium files processed on a tight timeframe to support your project reporting.
Industry Reliability
Relied upon by media buyers and owners for dependable results and high standards.
Collaborative Planning
We coordinate with your account managers to document specific sites and angles.
Regional Expertise
Specialising in Manchester and the North West with regular coverage across Leeds and Sheffield.
Rapid Delivery Option
Upgrade to rapid delivery and receive your whole project by the next working day.
Video Production Add-on: Capture the motion of your DOOH campaign
Transform static site photos into compelling motion stories. From cinematic street-level walkthroughs to time-lapse sequences of traditional installations or digital loops, we produce energetic video content that showcases dwell time and audience engagement. Ideal for case study videos, social media reels and client presentations.
FAQs
decoy is committed to delivering exceptional visuals with creativity and precision. We take the time to understand your goals, ensuring every image reflects your story and strengthens your brand.
Do you cover roadside billboards as well as shopping centre screens?
Yes. We document everything from landmark digital towers and 48-sheets to small-format retail screens and street furniture throughout the UK.
Do you offer night photography for illuminated advertising sites?
Absolutely. We specialise in low-light technical photography to ensure your illuminated or digital campaigns look vibrant and sharp after sunset.
How do you handle privacy when photographing busy public spaces?
We use long exposure settings to blur pedestrians and traffic, which creates a sense of movement while ensuring no recognisable faces appear in the images.
Can you photograph multiple sites across Manchester and Leeds in one day?
Yes. We frequently manage multi-site routes to document a full campaign rollout across the North efficiently and within a specific live window.
How quickly can we receive the campaign verification shots?
We understand that timing is critical for social media. We can often provide a selection of edits within 24 hours, with the full set following shortly after.
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