Commercial Photographer in Manchester

Commercial, event and architectural photography in Manchester

Photography for Greater Manchester businesses

Skywall Photography works across Manchester and Salford from our studio in Huddersfield, under an hour away. Travel is included for Greater Manchester bookings. Dustin Smith, our founder and lead photographer, was named Yorkshire Commercial Photographer of the Year 2025/26 at the Prestige Awards and has won Yorkshire Property Photographer of the Year three times. His background and the full award list are on the about page.

Manchester briefs are usually conferences and launches, new commercial buildings, offices and hospitality interiors, or brand and team photography. Every job is delivered as edited, high-resolution files with a commercial usage licence for website, social, print and PR.

Conference and event photography in Manchester

Conferences, press launches, award ceremonies and evening receptions are covered from a running order agreed before the date: arrivals, speeches, panels, sponsor shots and the moment the room turns into a party. Coverage of the programme stays discreet. See the event photographer page and the corporate conferences and evening events galleries.

Edited galleries are typically delivered within 7 days. If the brand needs a handful of images the same evening, ask when you book and we will plan for it. Guests can have an online gallery or prints.

Architectural and interior photography in Manchester

Manchester runs from the brick cotton mills of Ancoats to the glass of MediaCityUK, often on the same brief. Our photographic tour of Manchester's modern designs covers some of the city's best-known buildings. For a commission, see the architectural photographer page and the architecture portfolio.

Offices, bars, restaurants and hotels are covered by our interior photographer service and the commercial interiors gallery. Production and back-of-house spaces are closer to industrial photography. Architectural and interior images are typically delivered within 5 to 10 business days.

Brand photography in Manchester

When the pictures are for the brand rather than the building, the shoot is planned around the story you want to tell: your people, your workplace and your product. Our guide on creating a visual story for your brand explains the approach, and the commercial photographer page covers what a commercial day includes.

Prices and booking for Manchester

Commercial shoots start from £500 for a half day, with full days from £800 to £1,500 depending on the brief and the edit. Travel is included for Greater Manchester bookings. A commercial usage licence for website, social, print and PR is included. Our guide to commercial photography costs in Yorkshire explains what affects the price.

To book, get in touch with the address or venue, the date and how the images will be used. We will confirm whether the job fits a half or full day and send you a quote.

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Questions about photography in Manchester

Common questions from Greater Manchester clients.

Do you cover Manchester, and is there a travel fee?

Yes. Manchester is under an hour from our Huddersfield studio, and travel is included for Greater Manchester bookings. We also work across the UK and Europe.

What does travel included cover?

The journey from Huddersfield to a Greater Manchester booking. If the job needs a second location on the same day, a second day, or a venue outside Greater Manchester, mention it when you enquire and we will include it in the quote.

How much does a commercial photographer in Manchester cost?

Half days start from £500 and full days run from £800 to £1,500, depending on the brief and the edit. Travel is included for Greater Manchester. A commercial usage licence is included.

When do we receive the images?

Event galleries are typically delivered within 7 days. Architectural and interior images take 5 to 10 business days, depending on the edit. Same-day highlights can be arranged when you book.

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