
Sebastian Oakley
For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and holds a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since his film days using a Nikon F5. He saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still, to this day, the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, the British Equestrian Writers' Association.
He is familiar with and shows great interest in 35mm, medium, and large-format photography, using products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2, shooting Street/Documentary photography as he sees it, usually in Black and White.
Latest articles by Sebastian Oakley

Why an EVF Leica M could kill the soul of the M-system forever
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The Leica EVF gamble: The beginning of the end for true rangefinder photography?

The Sony RX1R III just made the Leica Q3 43 look overpriced
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The RX1R III: Sony’s quiet assault on Leica’s compact throne

Harman launches new Phoenix II color film, with better color reproduction and new 200 ISO film base
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Harman Phoenix II: The new color film that lets your shots burn bright

The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses

Why Prime Day is the only time I buy memory cards
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Opinion I only trust one memory card brand, and I only buy it on Prime Day

The best video editing software
By Peter Fenech last updated
Buying guide The best video editing software can help you turn your video clips into polished and professional movie productions

This is what's holding the Fujifilm GFX100 RF back from being my perfect camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I love everything about the GFX100 RF -except its lens

The Leica D-Lux 8 is the underdog of compact cameras – and it might be the best one yet
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion A premium compact camera with Leica soul, the Leica D-Lux 8 is a hidden gem

Why I might trade my film camera for a digital monochrome – and why I think it makes sense
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Why I might ditch my film Leica for a digital one that doesn’t shoot color

Leica’s Millionth M: The M11-D centenary edition set is a love letter to 100 years of craftsmanship
By Sebastian Oakley published
News One million and counting: The M11-D centenary edition marks Leica’s milestone

The best iPhone power bank: portable chargers for your Apple device
By Gareth Bevan last updated
buying guide Top up far from home, with the best iPhone power banks.

We obsess over specs, but no one asks how the camera "feels"
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion No one cares about your 60MP sensor If the camera sucks to use

Vintage design, modern depth: Thypoch launches 21mm f/1.4 simera
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Thypoch’s new 21mm f/1.4 lens blends cinematic heritage with real-world versatility

Every Frame Is a Goodbye - make it count: the bitter truth of photographing the people you love
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion These are the most important pictures you'll ever take, and it's why I never put my camera down

The best lenses for Sony A6000: here's my pick of best-buy lenses for Sony's slimline range of APS-C format A6000-series cameras
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated I think the best prime and zoom lenses for Sony A6000 camera should deliver great image quality and all-around performance, as well as being good value for money

Instagram ruined photography -and we let it happen
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion We let Instagram gut photography - and we're still pretending it's fine

Photography education is a scam - I never studied it, but still got to the Olympics as a professional photographer
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Dear photography graduates: your degree won’t save you - but shooting will

Voigtlander unleashes its sharpest wide-angle lens yet for Leica M
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Voigtlander’s new wide-angle lens could be the sharpest in its class

The magic of film, the ease of digital – and why I need both in my Photography
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Film vs Digital: the battle between soul, speed and efficiency

Akaso Seemoor 200 review: Great color & night vision binoculars representing amazing value for money
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review See in the dark without breaking the bank - the Akaso Seemoor 200 delivers budget-friendly night vision with big performance

Leica unveils its lightest SL Zoom lens yet – and it’s a beauty
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Precision meets portability in Leica’s most compact SL zoom yet

Three decades, one obsession: The enduring magic of Phase One
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Why Phase One still sets the benchmark - 30 Years on, and beyond!

Why film grain is the new gold in the streaming age
By Sebastian Oakley published
News This YouTube video proves film isn’t dead, and why it's not going away
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