Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers Reviews 74

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex made me feel at ease and comfortable with my professional photoshoot. I am not comfortable with having photographs taken and I was very nervous but Alex took his time and ensured the photographs... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Decoy Media are the only media team we trust with our annual events. Alex and his team joined us again at Man@Manchester this year, capturing stills, video, and interviews throughout a six-hour... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex and the team at Decoy provided photography and video work for our group annual conference in 2025 and we could not have been happier with the results. The pictures were wonderful, capturi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a 3D product visualiser, accurate and high quality references are essential for my work. Alex’s advertising photography is exactly that and I’m always blown away by he’s keen eye for capturing eve... See more

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  1. Photographer
  2. Advertising Photographer
  3. Photography Service

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Decoy Media has established itself as a cornerstone of Manchester’s commercial photography scene, built on a foundation of over fifteen years of professional expertise. Lead Photographer Alex Mead has steered the studio since 2011 with a philosophy that professional imagery should be as seamless as it is creative. This solutions-focused mindset is designed to strip away the logistical headaches for clients, whether they are global tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft or leading UK brands such as Specsavers and Boots. The studio’s technical reliability is a key differentiator in a crowded market. Decoy Media operates with a rigorous two-camera standard for all live events, ensuring instant redundancy against hardware failure. This commitment to data security extends beyond the shoot with a strict four-copy rule involving encrypted cloud backups to protect every frame. Such technical precision is matched by a refined project management process that has earned the studio over 100 five-star reviews. Clients benefit from a scalable service where Alex leads the creative direction but can deploy a hand-picked network of specialist photographers, videographers, and high-end editors to cover large-scale, multi-room conferences or rapid-turnaround PR stunts. Beyond the technicalities, Decoy Media is known for its low-impact presence. Whether capturing executive headshots in a busy boardroom or architectural details of a new development, the team prioritises a relaxed and professional etiquette that puts subjects at ease. With standard 24-hour previews and full commercial usage rights included, Decoy Media remains a primary partner for businesses looking to translate complex brand messages into compelling visual stories.


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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comfortable experience

Alex made me feel at ease and comfortable with my professional photoshoot. I am not comfortable with having photographs taken and I was very nervous but Alex took his time and ensured the photographs taken were of my preferred angles with the best lighting. I am happy with the results which is not something I say often with photos.

February 17, 2026
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Cyra,

I'm so glad you found your headshot experience easier than expected and are happy with the final photos! It was lovely meeting you. Thank you for the kind review.

Best,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex and the team at Decoy provided…

Alex and the team at Decoy provided photography and video work for our group annual conference in 2025 and we could not have been happier with the results.

The pictures were wonderful, capturing the scale of the event but also some personable, candid moments too.

The video footage provided such a great insight into the energy of the event and allowed us to create a wealth of marketing collateral and social assets too.

On the day itself, the team were professional, efficient, and just good fun to be around. I would highly recommend Decoy media to anyone looking for video or photography of an event like this.

September 19, 2025
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Ollie,

Thank you for the 5 star review and lovely comments. It’s was a pleasure working with you and the rest of the team.

Cheers,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant, trusted results!

Decoy Media are the only media team we trust with our annual events.

Alex and his team joined us again at Man@Manchester this year, capturing stills, video, and interviews throughout a six-hour event with 500 guests. Having a team we trust completely means we can stay present and focused, knowing the results will incredible - and, delivered with an impressively quick turnaround every time!

Thank you thank you guys!

We had full event photography, video and edits after event.

November 28, 2025
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Frankie,

Thank you so much for the kind review! It’s always a privilege to collaborate with you and the team. I’m truly glad we get the opportunity to showcase the event, which has such an impact on local charities.

Best wishes,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Alex trained us on photography and videography techniques, including editing. As a hybrid company, we often need to respond to ad-hoc requests to quickly capture footage and photos in an agile way but didn’t know where to start.

While there are plenty of online tutorials, I wanted to find a practical course, delivered in person to allow opportunities to ask plenty of questions and to guide us when practising the techniques.

Having worked previously with Alex, I knew that he would diligently prepare the training and explain everything in a calm, instructive way – he was great! Despite having a lot of content to cover in just one week, we took on so much information and he made the process enjoyable, rather than overwhelming. The course covered lots of practical tips too, including equipment suggestions and things that we would never have considered without his guidance.

Alex aimed the course perfectly at our level and broke up the training with examples, practical shooting sessions and setting up equipment – we would have really struggled on our own without this. Being given the support and space to learn outside our busy jobs, has really set us up for success.

We recorded our first video interview a couple of weeks after the training and we felt much more confident in our approach. Our notes from the training session have been so helpful and clear reminders of things that we could easily forget in a rush – such as lens choices and selecting apertures.

If you are looking to do more in-house and don’t know where to start, I’d highly recommend engaging Alex for training. It’s given us the confidence to try new things and feel much more comfortable in our approach.

November 4, 2025
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Emma,

Thank you so much for the detailed review and recommendation. It was a fun week training you and Georgie, and I'm really glad to hear that you are seeing a change in your confidence around photography & videography.

Thanks again,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Perfect Headshot!

I recently had headshots with Alex @ Decoy Media. He was very friendly and made me feel at ease straight away. I am also very pleased with the results and actually like my headshot for the first time ever!

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Holly,

It was lovely to meet you. Thanks so much for the great review! I'm glad you're happy with the results.

Thanks,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 would recommend to everyone!

April 27, 2023
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hey Max,

Thanks so much for your review. It was great working with you in the NQ studio to create some promotional portraits. I hope we can work together soon in the near future.

Thanks,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex was fantastic

Alex was fantastic! Timely, helpful and very professional. Our professional headshots turned out great. Highlight recommend.

April 24, 2023
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Kayla,

Thanks so much for your kind review. It was great working with you and the team, hopefully it won't be too long until another project together.

Best wishes,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

Really easy to book, Alex was lovely and very professional, and the photos were great. Thanks Alex

December 1, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Jade,

Thank you for the kind review. I look forward to working with you and the Accenture team again soon.

Merry Christmas!

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can't rate Decoy highly enough!

We have been using Decoy Media for a few years now and I can't rate Alex highly enough. He is incredibly professional at all times, interacts brilliantly with everyone which enables him to take great photos. The results have always been exceptional! We look forward to working with you again soon.

December 8, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Becky,

Thank you so much for the amazing review. It's always a pleasure working with you, and the Quint team are all lovely which certainly helps! Looking forward to working with you again soon. Have a great festive break.

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Decoy Media are great corporate event photographers!

We decided on Decoy Media based on the portfolio on their beautifully designed website. Decoy were very professional in the run up to the event and on the day itself. We absolutely loved the results too, we have some great photos of our open day as a result. Will definitely use Decoy Media again!

November 8, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Arun,

Thank you for the kind review of our photography services for your open day event. We look forward to working with you and the Seda team again in the near future.

Best wishes,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommended

The photographer arrived on time and followed our brief. The photos were great quality.

October 10, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Sarah,

Thank you kindly for your review. We look forward to working with you and the team again later this month.

Thanks,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Government Property Event

Outstanding work, professional, and engaging. Would definitely recommend.

September 7, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Kev,

Thank you kindly for the review and for being so easy to work with on this project. I hope we can work together in the not too distant future.

Best wishes,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have worked with Alex for some years…

We have worked with Alex for some years now at various events and in our workplace. Highly recommend.

August 24, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Jo,

Thank you kindly for the review and recommendation. It's always a pleasure working with you and the rest of the team either capturing corporate shots in the office or at events around the city.

Best wishes,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Really enjoyed our experience with Decoy Media. Alex was good fun and captured some great shots for our new website. We will definitely be using him again in the future!

August 4, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Jacob,

Thanks for the lovely review. It was a pleasure capturing you and the team, the great atmosphere shows in the photos. I look forward to working with you all again soon!

Thanks,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend!

We had such a great experience working with Alex. Very professional & a super quick turnaround on images. Would highly recommend!

August 2, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Sarah,

Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure working with you and the SH team on the charity stunt photography in Trafford Park (and seeing it successfully hit the press on the day)!

I hope to work with you again soon.

Kind Regards,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service

Decoy Media are incredibly reliable, experience and very adaptable. I would highly recommend them for events photography.

May 3, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Joanna,

Thank you for your review! We look forward to working with you on future projects.

Best wishes,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot recommend Alex enough

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. He was also able to provide a small selection of edited shots on the day of the shoot, which was incredibly useful for our purposes.

April 20, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Naomi,

Thanks so much for your kind review, it was a pleasure working as a corporate photographer on your executive portraits project. I’m so glad you found the service hassle-free and that your client was happy! Looking forward to working together again soon.

Best wishes,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex made everyone feel at ease and directed us to get the best out of each individual

We recently hired Alex at Decoy Media to take some headshots of our team at our HQ in Manchester. Alex was quick to setup and did so without any disruption in the office. Alex made everyone feel at ease and directed us to get the best out of each individual; we love the shots, thanks Alex!

April 19, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Freddie,

It was great working with you and your Spinningfields based team to create a fun collection of headshots. I look forward to our next project!

Thanks,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with Alex was brilliant from start to finish

Working with Alex was brilliant from start to finish. He accommodated our requirements, listened to our objectives and worked really hard throughout the day of our dental conference. The results are an amazing selection of high-quality pictures that capture all aspects of the day. We look forward to working with him in future!

March 23, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Sumaya,

Thank you for the great review. It was a lot of fun being your conference event photographer for the day. Glad you are happy with the results and I look forward to working with the team again soon.

Best wishes,

Alex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service and Results

Excellent, prompt and friendly service and excellent photos that were quickly turned around.

January 21, 2022
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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers

Hi Nadene,

Thanks for the kind review. We're glad you are happy with the headshots and the service and hope to work with Microsoft again soon.

Best wishes,

Alex

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