
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

Voigtlander launches pair of retro 50mm lenses for Leica M-mount
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Voigtlander delivers two versions of its new APO-Lanthar 50mm f/3.5 lens that encases modern glass with vintage charm

The best Leica SL lenses: a guide to the full Leica SL lens range
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Looking for the best Leica SL lenses? Leica’s full-frame L-mount lenses aim for optimum performance

Thomas Hoepker, legendary Magnum photographer, passes away peacefully aged 88
By Sebastian Oakley published
News German-born photojournalist Thomas Hoepker has died

DZO Film unveils fast T1.4 Arles cinema lens series inspired by Vincent van Gogh
By Sebastian Oakley published
News New Arles T1.4 primes from DZO Film bring high performance at an affordable price point for solo filmmakers

Magnum & Polaroid Partner to discover the next generation of storytellers
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Polaroid and Magnum team up to help set a new benchmark in instant photograph

I watched the film Kodachrome, and I'm now committed to capturing moments on film
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Kodachrome showcases the joy and meaning of shooting film in a heartfelt love letter to the beloved film stock from Kodak

Meta's platform Threads hit 175 MILLION users on its birthday – and I can't get enough of it!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News I love threads, not for sharing photos, but for communicating!

Want to shoot on film without breaking the bank? Here's how!
By Sebastian Oakley published
FILM TIPS Think film photography is too expensive? These are the ways I save money on my passion for shooting and processing film

The Leica D-Lux 8 is now on sale… here's what it offers and where you can buy it
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Get your hands on Leica's latest compact camera with the new Leica Q3 styling - it's better than you think!

Pixii is launching a new camera – and this is what I want to see (UPDATED)
By Sebastian Oakley published
OPINION A new camera from Pixii is launching – will we finally see a full-frame sensor in this modern rangefinder?

Another new 35mm film camera has launched – meet the Yes!Star S1
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Here's another new 35mm film camera! This one's from Yes!Star, the Chinese company chosen by Fujifilm to produce C200 and C400 film in China

Sony FX6 firmware 5.01 update fixes major bugs and adds features
By Sebastian Oakley published
news New firmware for the Sony FX6 fixes bugs and adds new features for budding filmmakers

In a digital world, I'm shooting more film than ever – and it's good for my soul
By Sebastian Oakley published
opinion I'm shooting more film than ever before. It's not about instant gratification; it's about being present and enjoying the journey

Why I think Leica is a good investment: an owner and user perspective
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I sold all my gear for Leica, and it paid off tremendously – my cameras are worth more now than I originally paid for them!

My dreams of owning a Leica M11-D are put on hold as launch is delayed AGAIN!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The Leica M11-D launch has been put back, and my dreams of owning will have to remain dreams for a few more months

Irix launches popular Cine lenses as new Explorers set for solo filmmakers
By Sebastian Oakley published
news The Irix Explorers set of cine lenses gives solo filmmakers consistency and quality, without breaking the bank!

Blackmagic Camera app comes to Android – and it is free!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Blackmagic launches its filmmaking app to all Android users for free, bringing Hollywood production to your smartphone

Benro launches video tripod with super cheap price tag with pro-grade specs
By Sebastian Oakley published
News These latest video tripods from Benro give pro-grade specs on a shoe-string budget

Nikon Z6 III goes on sale: Where to pre-order the latest hybrid flagship
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Here is where you can bag Nikon's new flagship that's now officially available to preorder

The Pentax 17 has lots of Easter Eggs: have you spotted the hidden camera references?
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Pentax 17 has more in common Pentax cameras of yesteryear than you'd think, I break all the hidden easter eggs!

Pentax is launching a new camera on June 17 — is it a new film camera?
By Sebastian Oakley published
news A Pentax event is scheduled for the 17th and there are good reasons for fans to be excited

Panasonic joins forces with Arri to offer ARRI LogC3 for the Lumix GH7
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Pansonic and Arri team up to deliver cinematic quality to the masses with the Lumix GH7

Kowa launches quality spotting scope designed with compactness in mind
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Kowa's new TSN-55A and TSN-55S spotting scopes bring quality optics in a compact and lightweight package
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