Business Details
15 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Manchester Photographer for Corporate & Commercial Events
Founded in 2011, we have established ourselves as professional Manchester-based photographers delivering creative visual content across the UK and internationally. Our expertise spans corporate events, commercial projects, music events, property photography, and business portraits, with a commitment to timely delivery and a friendly approach. We serve clients ranging from local startups to international brands, offering same-day edits, secure online galleries, and short-notice bookings. Our team's varied experience ensures consistent, high-quality results tailored to each project's unique requirements. Recognised for excellence, our work has been featured in publications including BBC News, The Guardian, and Kerrang. We prioritise speed and relevance, providing fast delivery of edited images to ensure clients' audiences engage with content while it remains impactful. Based in Manchester, we travel nationwide and internationally, having worked in Croatia, Israel, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Services
Corporate Event Photography
Conference Photography
Commercial Photography
PR Photography
Architectural Photography
Musician Photography
Theatre Photography
Live Music Photography
Headshots & Portraits
Property Photography
Served areas
- Greater Mancheser, Salford, North West, UK
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over 13 years of experience in corporate and commercial photography
- Our team combines varied expertise to deliver consistent, high-quality results
- We offer same-day/next-day edited key shots as standard
- We operate nationwide and internationally across Europe
- All images are delivered via secure, shareable online galleries
Payment methods
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Mobile payments
What people say
Incredible team
Fantastic work
Brilliantly shot
Easy to work with
Very talented
Services
Corporate Event Photography
We specialise in capturing corporate events with precision and creativity. Our team documents conferences, product launches, and networking events, ensuring professional imagery that highlights key moments. Clients receive high-resolution images through secure online galleries, with fast turnaround times to maintain event relevance.
Architectural Photography
Our architectural photography showcases properties with technical excellence and artistic flair. Using advanced equipment, we create visually striking images that highlight structural details. Ideal for real estate marketing, portfolio building, and promotional materials, this service ensures properties are presented in their best light.
Music Event Photography
We document live music events and performances with dynamic shooting techniques. Our photographers capture both stage action and audience engagement, delivering vibrant images suitable for promotional use. This service includes fast editing and delivery options to meet tight deadlines for music industry clients.
Headshots & Portraits
Our portrait sessions create professional headshots for businesses and individuals. We focus on capturing authentic expressions and professional personas through carefully composed shots. The service includes post-production enhancements and multiple format deliveries for various professional applications.
Commercial Photography
We produce commercial photography for marketing and PR purposes. This includes product photography, lifestyle imagery, and behind-the-scenes content tailored to business needs. Our approach combines technical precision with creative storytelling to support clients' brand narratives and marketing objectives.
Questions
What types of photography services do you offer?
We specialise in corporate events, architectural photography, music events, headshots, and commercial projects. Our services also include PR photography, theatre imaging, and creative portraits for businesses and individuals.
Do you work outside Manchester?
Yes, while based in Manchester, we travel nationwide and internationally. We've completed projects in Croatia, Israel, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland, with experience handling overseas logistics.
How quickly do you deliver edited photos?
We offer same-day or 24-hour key shot edits as standard, with full edited sets delivered promptly. All images are accessible through our secure online gallery for immediate use.
Can you handle last-minute bookings?
Yes, we accept short-notice bookings and have experience delivering quality results under tight deadlines. Our team remains flexible to accommodate urgent photography requirements.
How do you ensure image quality and consistency?
Our experienced team combines technical expertise with creative vision. We use professional equipment and standardised editing processes to maintain consistent quality across all projects.
Reviews (13)
Laura Lightfoot
Mar 15, 2021
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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 his attention to detail hasn't gone unnoticed. The shots were turned around well within the estimated time frame, which was a bonus as we were working towards a large deadline. I would 100% use Decoy media again and recommend them to friends and colleagues.
Lyndsey Blackwood
Sep 18, 2020
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I cannot fault Decoy Media whatsoever! From discussing the brief, the photo shoot (socially distanced and largely outdoors), the resulting photographs, we are so pleased and will definitely be in touch again for our company's portraits.
Josh Watkinson
Sep 18, 2020
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Alex is a very professional and talented photographer. Right from the first call he wanted to understand my direction as a musician and matched the location and style of shots perfectly. I would have no hesitation in recommending Decoy Media for professional photography. Absolutely excellent service
Kate Greenhalgh
Sep 18, 2020
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Alex perfectly captured our event and quickly provided high quality images that will help our business. I hope we get to work together again in the future, thank you.
Paul Radford
Sep 18, 2020
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Was an absolute pleasure using the talents of Decoy for a recent promotional shoot for my music. Alex made me feel really at ease during the shoot and demonstrated a top level of professionalism from start to finish. The shots look stunning.
Adam Warburton
Sep 18, 2020
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Alex came and photographed our evening meetup and was fantastic. He was easy to work with, blended into the background, took brilliant shots and turned them around really quick. Were really pleased and would definitely work with him again.
Louise Thompson
Sep 18, 2020
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Decoy Media did a fantastic job at our annual Fashion Show fundraiser. Great team to work with and they produced great quality shots, turned around very quickly. Thanks to Alex and the rest of the team!
Camille Jackson
Sep 18, 2020
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Alex covered our corporate Christmas party - he was extremely professional, and his images were incredible, fulfilling the brief we provided. He's great!
Feral Films Ltd
Sep 18, 2020
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We've worked with Alex (Decoy) on a number of projects recently, and we just think that he's amazing! He's such a nice person too, easy going and full of ideas. His work is brilliant as he's very creative and professional, we would certainly recommend Alex to anyone!
Cal Thomson
Sep 18, 2020
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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.
Linda Steggles
Sep 18, 2020
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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.
Hollie Smith
Sep 18, 2020
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Very easy to work with, good communication and great pictures that perfectly followed our brief. We had fun doing the shoot and we look forward to working with Decoy again soon!
Sean J Dyer
Sep 18, 2020
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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.