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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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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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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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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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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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.
First Floor, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, M4 5JW, Manchester, United Kingdom
Alex is really motivated professional photographer. We both had a good time taking the photos in a variety of locations with different outfits. Alex was like a friend and was happy to provide me with all the shots that I needed for my work. I would recommend Alex as your photographer. He even travelled to meet me.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
We hired Alex to take our office photos and staff headshots. From start to finish he was great to work with. The pictures turned out amazing and we are all very happy with them. Looking forward to working with him again soon!

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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Highly enjoyed collaborating together. Really friendly, professional and easy-going. Thank you again Alex!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
I recently hired Alex to photograph a large, corporate event I was hosting and the photos are fantastic! Alex and Calder are really friendly, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Our venue was big and quite dark, but they were still able to capture brilliant shots of our employees that reflected the spirit of the event and our organisation. We'll be using them across social media and our marketing collateral. We'll definitely work with Decoy Media again!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Alex did a great job with our headshots. The results are amazing, our website and LinkedIn profiles look great now. Will definitely be booking a date in next year to get some shots out on site.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Excellent communication before the shoot; it was obvious time had been taken to understand what I was hoping for. The shoot itself was great, and I am very pleased indeed with the results. Highly recommended, without hesitation!

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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
They were extremely professional and able to act on a short notice. Looking forward to work with Decoy Media again.

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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Alex was very helpful and professional, and our shoot in Manchester yielded some top quality photos I plan to use on a future release. Good communication, good equipment, and great results 👍👍👍👍

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Decoy Media have continually provided great services to our business, and we'll continue to use them again in the future.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Alex has created and is maintaining my art website.
The website is a professional piece of work that transitions beautifully across platforms and is already bringing in sales.
Alex has been very responsive to my needs and anything I needed to change has been done effortlessly and quickly.
The maintenance he has provided has enabled me to focus on my art knowing my Web presence is in capable hands.
Couldn't be happier and have recommended him to several people already. Two thumbs up

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
We approached Decoy with our staff headshots request as we were very impressed with their portfolio of work.
Alex really listened to what we wanted and gave really great advice throughout the shoot. We were really pleased with the turnaround time for receiving our final cut-out photos and the professional finish they provide for our marketing.
Highly recommended, with thanks.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Fantastic end to end service! From the initial booking process, to the final edited shots, Alex at Decoy was great. He got to grips with the exact type of shots we wanted and used his experience to recommend a number of other styles, without much of a brief. The end results are fantastic and were turned around within the estimated time frame, before our deadline, which was excellent. I would 100% use Decoy media again and recommend them to friends and colleagues.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
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 every detail.
We’ve worked on multiple projects over the last few years and I’m always left impressed. Great communication and a passion for his craft. His results are second to none. Can’t recommend him enough.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Decoy Media has been an example of professionalism throughout the whole collaboration process. Starting with generating quotation, to booking the photoshoot to the actual photoshoot Decoy Media has displayed an extremely high quality worth ethic and production.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Thanks to Alex at Decoy Media for providing us with a fantastic promo shoot at very short notice and working round all the challenges of a 2020 lockdown. Alex had scoped locations the day in advance to get exactly the urban setting we wanted and provided such a huge range of top quality material to choose from. We will definitely be returning customers and wouldn't hesitate to recommend!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Decoy Media were helpful and professional when dealing with our (often last minute) requests and tricky briefs.
They followed the briefs to the letter and delivered the images as agreed and on time.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
We used Decoy Media to help with a photo shoot we were doing for one of our clients. We had already made a film for them and the job involved revisiting the same locations with the same cast. Some of the locations were in tricky areas and some of the cast were hard to handle. Also, the client brief was fairly loose so it was a difficult project to work on. Adam and Alex, however, were great. They controlled the shoot, overcame any issues we had on the day and produce a large volume of on-location photos that we could then give to the client. They were overjoyed and the delivery of the photos, along with the quality of them, exceeded everyone's expectations.

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