Escape Lounges: Elevating the Passenger Experience at Manchester Airport

Services | Commercial Photography & Editing

Project Details

Working with Manchester Airport, I was hired to lead a 2-day photoshoot for two of their airside lounges. The aim of this project was to create an image asset bank showcasing the functional features and services of both lounges.

Escape Lounges

Escape Lounges provides customers with the option to get away from the hustle and bustle of the terminal while waiting for their flight. It’s all about the little touches and giving their customers the best possible experience during and after their visit. The brief specified that the photography should be neutral, with only splashes of colour, while all Imagery should feel bright, uplifting, fresh, genuine, diverse and uniquely British. 

Contemporary bar area with orange seating at the Escape Lounge, Manchester Airport.
Runway view from the Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport, showcasing comfortable seating and panoramic windows.
Stylish and modern seating area in the Escape Lounge with comfortable bar stools and contemporary design.
Spacious and elegant lounge seating area with purple chairs at the Escape Lounge, offering scenic airport runway views.
A modern seating area at Escape Lounge featuring colourful murals and innovative seating arrangements.
A sleek, contemporary lounge entrance featuring curved wood ceiling panels and minimalist design. The "Escape" logo is displayed on the wall.
Guests checking in at the reception desk of the Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport.
Bar area at Escape Lounge with sleek modern lighting and a welcoming environment for travellers to relax.
A close-up of juice dispensers in a lounge, offering options such as orange juice and mixed fruit drinks.
A bartender presenting a cold Carlsberg beer at the lounge bar with a clean and modern countertop.
A close-up of two hands holding champagne glasses, clinking them together at the lounge bar.
A woman seated in a vibrant, red chair holding a glass of champagne, smiling during a relaxed conversation.
A group of young people smiling and enjoying their drinks, including champagne and beer, seated around a table in the lounge.
Casual seating and friendly atmosphere inside Manchester Airport’s Escape Lounge, with guests enjoying drinks before their flights.
Two passengers checking in at the reception desk of the Escape Lounge, ready to relax before their flights.
A guest at the bar pouring a fresh pint of beer from the tap in Manchester Airport's Escape Lounge.
A close-up of a beer on the bar counter, with the guest's hand casually holding the glass at Manchester’s Escape Lounge.
A guest taking a sip from a beer glass in Manchester Airport’s Escape Lounge, capturing the relaxed atmosphere.
A suited man enjoying a drink in front of the well-stocked bar at Manchester Airport’s Escape Lounge.
A business traveller at the reception desk being greeted by a staff member at Escape Lounge.
A traditional full English breakfast including scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and beans served on a plate.
A healthy vegetarian dish featuring chickpeas and greens served in a bowl with a side salad.
A roasted chicken served with potatoes and a cold beer, placed on a wooden table.
Two women toasting with champagne flutes in the comfortable seating area of Escape Lounge.
Woman enjoying a drink in Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport with a branded cup in hand, highlighting comfort and relaxation.
Hand holding a glass of soda during a meal at Escape Lounge, showcasing the drink options available.
Bartender serving spirits at Escape Lounge Manchester Airport, offering a range of beverages for customers.
Bloody Mary cocktail served with Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce and Tabasco, highlighting premium beverage options at Escape Lounge.
Customer dining on a roast chicken and potatoes meal with Carlsberg beer at Escape Lounge..
Traditional English breakfast served at Escape Lounge Manchester Airport, offering a variety of breakfast options.
Escape Lounge bartender serving red wine to a customer in a relaxed environment.
Brandy being poured into a glass at the Escape Lounge bar, offering a premium drinks selection.
Escape Lounge bartender pouring champagne, showcasing professional service in a luxury setting.
Fresh pastries at the Escape Lounge, part of the breakfast buffet offering at Manchester Airport.
Escape Lounge chef preparing hot food, highlighting the fresh, cooked-to-order options.
Escape Lounge chef serving roast chicken, showcasing the lounge’s hot meal offerings.
Bartender serving champagne to guests at the Escape Lounge bar in Manchester Airport.
Two female guests enjoying champagne in the seating area of the Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport.
Close-up of two guests enjoying champagne at the Escape Lounge in Manchester Airport.
Happy guest enjoying champagne at the Escape Lounge bar in Manchester Airport.
Two women toasting champagne at the Escape Lounge bar, enjoying the luxurious amenities and relaxing atmosphere.
Two people toasting champagne glasses in a relaxing seating area at the Escape Lounge, showcasing premium service.
Freshly baked muffins served in Escape Lounge, offering high-quality refreshments and delicious treats for guests.
Bartender pouring a Carlsberg beer into a glass at the Escape Lounge bar in Manchester Airport.
A guest pouring juice from a dispenser at the Escape Lounge breakfast buffet.
Freshly baked pastries being served at the Escape Lounge breakfast buffet.
A guest enjoying a fresh salad bowl with croutons at the Escape Lounge in Manchester Airport.
Person serving fresh pastries onto a plate at Escape Lounge, Manchester Airport
Guest selecting a fresh pastry at Escape Lounge, Manchester Airport
Assorted freshly baked pastries at Escape Lounge, Manchester Airport
Guests toasting with champagne at Escape Lounge, Manchester Airport
Chickpea stew dish served at Escape Lounge, Manchester Airport
Fresh fruit selection at the buffet in Escape Lounge, Manchester Airport
Close-up of fresh fruit selection at an airport lounge buffet, featuring pineapple, watermelon, and melon slices, with a guest serving themselves.
Friendly bartender at an airport lounge pouring a bottle of Coca-Cola into a glass with ice.