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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

Leitz cine now on Fujifilm G-mount

Leitz Cine expands Hektor lens range with Fujifilm GFX compatibility

By Sebastian Oakley Published 29 April 26

News Leitz Cine gives Fujifilm GFX creators a new cinematic lens option

Leica MA Hammertone Ginza 20 Jhare

The new Leica M-A Hammertone might be the ultimate collector’s film camera

By Sebastian Oakley Published 27 April 26

News Leica brings back a rare industrial finish for its 20th anniversary camera, honoring a Japanese milestone

National Geographic with Leica cameras

National Geographic was my "photography bible" - and now 20 years later, it’s shaping my eye all over again

By Sebastian Oakley Published 25 April 26

Opinion Why reopening National Geographic after 20 years felt like meeting my younger, photographic self again

Google Earth Day 2026 doodle make out of aerial photography

Google’s Earth Day doodle is made from photos of the World itself, and it's mind-blowing!

By Sebastian Oakley Published 22 April 26

News This clever Google Earth Day doodle turns global landscape photography into the Google Logo

Harman Phoenix 35mm film canister loaded in a Canon A-E1 film camera

Harman’s wild leap into color film is one of analog photography’s most incredible stories

By Sebastian Oakley Published 21 April 26

News Take a look inside Harman’s secret skunkworks that brought color film to life

Leica M11

Leica’s next big move is a custom sensor - and Gpixel is helping make it happen

By Sebastian Oakley Published 20 April 26

News Leica and Gpixel team up to build a next-generation sensor for future cameras

YouTube Hype button

WTF is the YouTube hype button, and why should you care as a content creator?

By Sebastian Oakley Published 20 April 26

Opinion YouTube’s hype button explained: why smart creators can’t ignore it

Dzofilm Arcana

The Dzofilm Arcana is a sub-700g anamorphic lens series built for modern filmmakers

By Sebastian Oakley Published 16 April 26

News Arcana could be Dzofilm’s most practical anamorphic lens series yet

Voigtländer Apo-Skopar 75mm F2.8 VM

Voigtländer launches ultra-compact Apo-Skopar 75mm F2.8 VM for full-frame M-mount cameras

By Sebastian Oakley Published 15 April 26

News The new Voigtländer Apo-Skopar 75mm F2.8 VM is built for photographers who travel light

Thomas Riedel take over Arri

Thomas Riedel’s ARRI takeover brings camera, lighting, and live production closer together

By Sebastian Oakley Published 15 April 26

News ARRI enters a new era as Thomas Riedel completes the biggest acquisition of his career

photographer using DSLR camera on coastal path at Durdle Door, Dorset, UK

The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today

By Sebastian Oakley Last updated 13 April 26

Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses

Leica 35mm Summarit-M f/2.5 on a silver Leica M typ240

The one camera, one lens rule isn’t limiting - It’s liberating!

By Sebastian Oakley Published 13 April 26

Opinion Why less gear can lead to better photography

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: Ray Davis #22 of the Buffalo Bills runs the ball against the New York Jets in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The New York Jets become the first NFL team to adopt image-streaming technology for their official photography

By Sebastian Oakley Published 18 March 26

News New York Jets revolutionize sports photography with SmartFrame partnership

Andreas Voll, New Leica Camera AG CEO

Leica appoints Andreas Voll as new CEO as the luxury camera brand targets global growth - while Kaufmann "plans to remain in the company."

By Sebastian Oakley Published 16 March 26

News Leica announces CEO transition amid record financial growth - while Kaufmann "plans to remain committed"

Matata Xplore Solvia ED 8x32

Matata Xplore launches AI binoculars that can capture, and identify in seconds - at a fraction of the cost of rivals!

By Sebastian Oakley Published 16 March 26

News Smart optics arrive: The Solvia AI binoculars make their UK debut

Funleader G28 conversion

Funleader announces major milestone for Contax G28mm to Leica M conversion kit

By Sebastian Oakley Published 16 March 26

News Vintage Zeiss meets Leica M in ambitious Contax G conversion project

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 6 March 26

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

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 28 February 26

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

Jenni Suitiala using cinema camera indoors

The Photography & Video Show 2026 goes cinematic with Jenni Suitiala’s exclusive lighting workshop

By Sebastian Oakley Published 27 February 26

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

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 25 February 26

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

Nikon Monarch M5 12x50

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

By Sebastian Oakley Published 25 February 26

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

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 24 February 26

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

Photographer James Artaius Sony RX1R III

The best full-frame compact cameras in 2026 – portable powerhouses with premium performance

By Sebastian Oakley Last updated 18 February 26

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

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 14 February 26

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

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 12 February 26

News Beyond the ice: visualizing Olympic extremes through thermal imaging

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