Sebastian Oakley

Sebastian Oakley

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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

Lynsey Addario on assignment in Tiné, on the Sudanese border in Northeast Chad. (National Geographic/Caitlin Kelly)
Love + War: The NatGeo documentary that made me cry, made me angry, and made me believe photography always matters

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion Love + War shows why conflict photography still matters in the age of artificial images

Opinion
Leica M240 pictures with lens
I traded my 14-year-old Leica for… another 14-year-old Leica and it's the "perfect camera"

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion Why the Leica M240 is the perfect digital M in 2026 - even if it's 14 years old tech

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Opinion
Jenni Suitiala using cinema camera indoors
The Photography & Video Show 2026 goes cinematic with Jenni Suitiala’s exclusive lighting workshop

By Sebastian Oakley Published

TPS Lighting Like a Pro: Jenni Suitiala brings documentary craft to The Photography & Video Show

TPS
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 90mm f4 close focus
The most interesting tease ahead of the CP+ camera show so far? Voigtlander’s compact APO VM lenses and classic 35s

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Cosina’s new prototypes prove one thing: character lenses are back

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Nikon Monarch M5 12x50
Nikon expands Monarch M5 line with lightweight 10x50 and 12x50 powerhouses

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Monarch M5 grows up: Nikon adds immersive 50mm options for 2026

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Peace lens 35mm f/1.4 E41 Classical
Breaking: Two new Leica M-mount lenses set to debut at CP+ 2026

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News First Look: DK-Optic & Optics Peace unveil vintage-inspired lenses for Leica M

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Photographer James Artaius Sony RX1R III
The best full-frame compact cameras in 2026 – portable powerhouses with premium performance

By Sebastian Oakley Last updated

BUYING GUIDE These pocket-size cameras boast a full-frame sensor so there's no need to compromise on size or quality

BUYING GUIDE
The best anamorphic lens - Sirui 50mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x
Best anamorphic lens for filmmakers in 2026: lenses with widescreen cinematic flair

By Sebastian Oakley Last updated

Buying guide Here are six of the best anamorphic lenses to fit your DSLR, mirrorless camera, cinema camera, or camera phone

Buying guide
Jony Ive’s Leica M (RED
Imagine if Apple made a dedicated camera… now what if I told you that Jony Ive already did!

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Jony Ive’s Leica M (Red): When design became a US$1.8 million act of philanthropy

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A Luge athlete trains on day minus one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Cortina Sliding Centre on February 05, 2026 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
Now that's a cool picture: Getty Images is using thermal imaging to get creative at the Winter Olympics

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Beyond the ice: visualizing Olympic extremes through thermal imaging

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Nikon Action Binos
Nikon refreshes its classic porro binocular line – Action by name, practical by nature

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Nikon replaces aculon with action, bringing modern updates to affordable optics

News
Getty Image modified Graflex at Winter Olmypics
Getty Images is capturing the Winter Olympic magic with a modified graflex camera

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News When 1956 meets today: Getty Images’ love letter to olympic history with a modified graflex

News
Jonathan Gustafson of Team United States competes in the Luge Men's Singles Run 2 on day one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic
Documentary photography is taking over the Winter Olympics, and I'm its biggest fan!

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion Documentary sports photography is becoming the Olympic standard

Opinion
DCS Lens Link
DCS unveils lens link handset built for cranes, car rigs, stadiums and standoffs

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Video village, meet iris control: DCS launches lens link for long-range sets

News
Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH.
Leica gives 9-year-old rangefinder cameras new lease of life with Noctilux firmware update

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News From M10 to M11-D, Leica unifies its M system with new lens support

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Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH.
Leica Pushes the Limits Again With the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH.

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News The Noctilux family grows as Leica introduces a 35mm f/1.2

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Ricoh GR
Ricoh admits it’s “Considering” a GR film camera as demand grows

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Ricoh hints at a possible GR film camera revival in a new interview

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Matt Stuart on Walkie Talkie
Matt Stuart says "There's no such thing as talent in photography"

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Matt Stuart on why great photos come from time, not talent

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News
Bob Poole Elephant-proof GFX 100 II
Elephant-proof Fujifilm GFX 100 II defies nature and captures unbelievable close-up footage like never before

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Poole’s wild frontier: How the Fujifilm GFX100 II survived bull elephants and still delivered stunning cinematic footage

News
Leica M-1 top plate
Is Andreas Kaufmann preparing to exit Leica over $1.2 Billion take over bid rumors

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News From $85 Million to $1.2 Billion: The Leica deal that could change everything

News
Kite Optics Stabi One
The world’s smallest stabilised scope: Kite Stabi One offers rock-steady 10x viewing while being smaller than your phone

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Kite Optics shrinks image stabilization to pocket size with the new Stabi One monocular

News
A Pentax 17 film camera held in a hand outside
Has Ricoh lost focus on film? Pentax film project disappears from homepage

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Where did the Pentax Film Project go? Ricoh’s homepage raises questions

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Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
Ricoh goes all in on black and white with the new GR IV Monochrome

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is a love letter to pure black-and-white photography

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Thypoch Ksana 21mm f3.5mm
Vintage soul, modern glass: The Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 arrives

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Why Thypoch’s Ksana 21mm isbBuilt for photographers who miss character

News
Nikon FE resting inside a open camera bag
The best film cameras in 2026: recapture the magic of film in the digital age

By Sebastian Oakley Last updated

Buying Guide The best film cameras we've chosen are practical classics that you can still use today

Buying Guide
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