
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

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

Why I haven’t shot a color photo in two years (and don’t plan to again)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinon How quitting color photography rekindled my love for the craft

The best YouTube cameras in 2025: our favorite content creation tools!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide We pick the best YouTube cameras for indoor presenting, travel vlogging, adventurous thrill-seekers, and more

I finally bought my dream lens, and you should too (sooner than you think)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The lens I couldn’t afford - until I couldn’t afford not to buy it

The 70-minute photograph - A long wait for a fleeting moment
By Sebastian Oakley published
Image Geometry, light, and the gift of luck, and waiting 70-minutes got me this shot

Why I gave up on Content Credentials - even though I believe in it (and you should too)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I just wanted to post a photo, not file a Content Credentials tax return

Photographers used to be witnesses, now they’re just influencers
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinon The quiet rebellion: Returning to photography for photography’s sake

New Leica Lux app update captures Greg Williams’ iconic visual style
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica partners with Greg Williams for the first-ever “Artist Look” in the Leica Lux app inspired by the classic Tri-X 400 look

How Photography is great for your wellbeing when it’s just for you and the camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Photography is my quiet place - and that’s more than enough

Leica unveils the M11-P Safari: A classic reimagined in olive green
By Sebastian Oakley published
News New Leica M11-P Safari proves green really Is the new black

The best DSLR for video in 2025: create fantastic full HD and 4K video
By Lauren Scott last updated
Buying Guide The best DSLRs for video can still beat mirrorless rivals for value and flexibility: here are our top picks, at the best prices

Want the secret to better photos? Get a camera that makes YOU smile
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion How a Leica saved my love for Photography (and made my photos better)

How my YouTube addiction supercharged my photography tenfold (and why I don’t plan to stop)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion How this unexpected addiction made me a better photographer

Leica hosts a legend: Douglas Kirkland’s defining moments on show at Leica Gallery London
By Sebastian Oakley published
News From Monroe to Chanel: Douglas Kirkland’s enduring elegance in focus at the Leica Gallery London

The Cheapest Leica cameras you can buy in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide These are the cheapest Leica cameras you can buy today, some might surprise you

Why Nikon’s new Z-Mount 200mm f/2 would mean everything to me
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The Z-Mount is great, with the rumored Z 200mm f/2, It could be legendary!

How the 28mm focal length stole my heart (and my family photos)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The lens I never wanted became the one I can't live without

The olive legacy continues? Leica M11-P Safari whispers stir excitement
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Classic green, modern machine: Leica M11-P Safari edition could be next

100 Years of Leica: Celebrate the camera that changed photography forever
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica at 100: Free NYC festival honors the world’s most iconic camera

I ditched my laptop for photo editing. I now use my phone, and have never looked back
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion How I simplified my photography workflow with my phone and I never looked back!

Thypoch updates Simera lenses with ergonomic focus tabs
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Simera type II: Thypoch’s refined take on the 28mm and 35mm f/1.4 classics

Why perfectly imperfect images are practically perfect in every way
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Oops, I took a masterpiece: Why mistakes often make the best pictures
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