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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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.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
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.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
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.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
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.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
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!

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Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Alex was fantastic! Timely, helpful and very professional. Our professional headshots turned out great. Highlight recommend.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Really easy to book, Alex was lovely and very professional, and the photos were great. Thanks Alex

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
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.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester 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!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
The photographer arrived on time and followed our brief. The photos were great quality.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Outstanding work, professional, and engaging. Would definitely recommend.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
We have worked with Alex for some years now at various events and in our workplace. Highly recommend.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
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!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
We had such a great experience working with Alex. Very professional & a super quick turnaround on images. Would highly recommend!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Decoy Media are incredibly reliable, experience and very adaptable. I would highly recommend them for events photography.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
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.

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
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!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
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!

Reply from Decoy Media - Manchester Photographers
Excellent, prompt and friendly service and excellent photos that were quickly turned around.

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