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.
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I cannot fault Decoy Media whatsoever! From discussing the brief, the photoshoot (socially distanced and largely outdoors), the resulting photographs, we are so pleased and will definitely be in touch again for our company's portraits.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
We employed Decoy Media to photograph some of our products for use on our new online store. The service was impeccable and the images were fantastic. Once the photography was done, the images were ready very quickly and available to download online making it very easy. We would definitely use again and are already planning the next projects with them!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Very easy to work with, good communication and great photos that perfectly followed our brief. We had fun doing the shoot and we look forward to working with Decoy again soon!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Amazing work and a delight to work with. Decoy are very knowledgeable when it comes to their craft.
As a videographer we have worked alongside Alex from Decoy numerous times; Alex always looks after our clients and they are always very happy with the work.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
It was fantastic to work with Alex, he is a great photographer and really captured our event well. The follow up digital photo album was really useful to document our event. We will be in touch for future events.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
They're efficient, punctual, creative and dedicated photographers. I've recommended Decoy to a number of my clients and they have always delivered fantastic results.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Professional service by Decoy Media, who captured our charity fundraising event beautifully. Prompt receipt of images and follow up queries responded to immediately. Would use again.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Alex has helped us on a number of projects including our 10th anniversary party, staff photos and most recently our charity comedy fundraiser. I would happily recommend Alex and Decoy to any business!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Alex provides professional, dedicated and excellent work for our London finance project. He has produced some fantastic event photography and video. I would highly recommend working with Alex and Decoy Media

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
I had a fantastic experience with Alex from Decoy Media for a photoshoot. I needed photos for my artist profile image, publicity/press and festival programmes and I really wanted to get away from the corporate look. I was immediately attracted to Alex's photography work on the gallery pages of the Decoy Media website and I appreciated that he had worked with musicians/artists before. I now have a huge selection of photos to use all with an urban backdrop I requested of the city. Alex was really knowledgeable about Manchester's backstreets and hidden alley ways that made perfect settings for my artist portraits.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Had a very easy and relaxed session with Alex @ Decoy. The results were amazing and exactly what I wanted. Really reasonable price wise too. It's a 5* from me!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
We used Decoy Media to cover a large-scale, week-long conference and exhibition event. Their photographer, Alex, was very professional, easy to work with and delivered exactly what was required.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
I have worked with Alex now for 18 months, and I have to say, if running any event, I would never look to another photographer - he's not only a great guy but has a "proper good" eye !
Highly recommended

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
We have worked with Decoy Media several times now - both Alex and Jack are a pleasure to work with, fulfil the brief completely and go the extra mile to get a great gallery of photos. We will definitely be working with them again.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
I gave Alex from Decoy Media some sample ideas of what I was after for a DJ Photoshoot, showing me his previous work I was convinced Alex was the man for the job, he discovered the spots that the photoshoot would take place around Manchester. I was impressed with his attention to detail and how he setup the shots, this is a man who strives for nothing but perfection. While being friendly & easy to get on with which is always a bonus! Thanks Alex

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Excellent Photographer. Produced some fantastic event photography for one of the websites I manage. Highly recommend and will use again.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Fantastic service - Photos were great, as was the quality and communication of the service. Would recommend.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Thank you Alex for the brilliant images from our recent business birthday party. We got exactly what we needed from the event and Alex was fantastic, I hope we get to work together again in the future.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
hugely professional & affordable event photography in a club environment. I'd happily recommend Decoy to any promoter, venue, producer, whoever!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Alex of Decoy Media is a diligent, professional and creative photographer, whom with subtlety and care for the artists in the theatre captures beautifully the action of any production.
His swift turnaround is also a great blessing, allowing the often time-pressured producers to release gorgeous shots of the production in time to market shows accordingly.
As an actor, director or producer, I would highly recommend Decoy Media for any production photography or indeed to capture theatre marketing or events.

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