
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

"The Leica Q3 is, in my opinion, the best deal Leica offers – and I use Leica M-cameras for a living"
By Sebastian Oakley published
Feature The Leica Q3: It’s the one Leica that’s as practical as it is prestigious, the best deal Leica offers

I sold all my Nikon gear for Leica—but there's one Nikon lens I will never sell!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I love Leica, but I just can't sell this outstanding Nikon lens from the 60's!

Voigtlander introduces new 90mm APO-Ultron f/2 in Leica M-Mount for 2025
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Voigtlander's new APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 VM for Leica M-Mount brings a telephoto focal length in a compact package

6 Months, 200 Feet of film, 36 rolls, and 864 frames: Here's why Fomapan 400 is my forever film stock
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion 200 Feet of film, 36 rolls, and 864 frames: Here's why Fomapan 400 is now my forever film stock

Leica R-mount is back from the dead thanks to new lenses from Meyer Optik Gorlitz
By Sebastian Oakley published
NEWS Leica R-Mount is reborn from the ashes of 2009 thanks to another German lens manufacturer Meyer Optik Gorlitz

Since becoming a father I've only used a "proper camera" to take photos – my phone is dead to me
By Sebastian Oakley published
OPINION Phones have their place, but you can't beat a proper camera to capture family moments. The phone is dead, long live the camera!

Arri unveils new Alexa 265 cinema camera which will revolutionize 65mm filmmaking forever
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Filmmaking reborn as cinema giant Arri revolutionizes 65mm format with the new Alexa 265

Glossy is the new black: Leica M11 Black Paint lands with matching Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica proves glossy is the new black with the announcement of M11 Black Paint and matching Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH

Leica enjoys best financial results ever, thanks to Leica Q3 and M11-P
By Sebastian Oakley published
Leica hits home with record-breaking fiscal year since its incorporation

Leica gets smarter as Frame.io Camera to Cloud planned for Leica SL3 and others in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley published
Leica will introduce Frame.io technology into select cameras in 2025, naming the flagship Leica SL3 as the first recipient via firmware update

Yashica Explorer night vision binoculars review: a promising comeback, but falls short of the competition
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review Yashica Explorer Night Vision Goggles Review: A promising comeback, but falls short of the competition

Leica M11-D review: digital photography with an analog heart
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review Leica M11-D: Where digital meets analog mindfulness for the ultimate"in-the-moment" shooting experience

Renowned war photojournalist Paul Lowe dies in tragic attack on a California trail
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Renowned photojournalist Paul Lowe known for his work at the Siege of Sarajevo dies in a tragic attack on a California trail

Photographers honored with 2024 Leica Oskar Barnack Awards
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica honors two photographers with the 2024 Leica Oskar Barnack Awards for a captivating series of works

German photographer Herlinde Koelbl celelebrated with Leica Hall of Fame Award
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica celebrates German photographer Herlinde Koelbl with the Leica Hall of Fame award and Leica Picture of the Year

Did Leica make a Digital XPan camera in 2013 for Josef Koudelka?
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Did Leica beat Hasselblad for the title for the first digital; XPan back in 2013? Possibly according to Josef Koudelka

Best audio recorders for filmmaking and video production
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Capture the highest quality sound for your film and video projects, with the best audio recorders on sale today

Drag Queens of New York meet Austrian Angels at Leica Gallery in Vienna
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The new exhibition and auction "Gestures" showcases a new format for its annual photographic auction at the Leica Gallery in Vienna

Better than Prime Day: our favourite full-frame vlogging camera is down to its lowest price yet
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
The latest Sony ZV-E1 price drop means you save AU$1,099 on this pro-grade vlogging camera ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale

Leica shooter? Nikon Loyal? Is brand loyalty holding you back from your dream camera?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Brand loyalty is a wonderful thing until it holds you back from owning your dream camera – then you have a choice to make!

I think we're too fixated on sharing our images instantly. What happened to being in the moment?
By Sebastian Oakley published
OPINION Why do we fixate on sharing our images instantly? I want to be in the moment for longer!

Think $29,000 is expensive for this camera body? It'll cost you $90,000 to actually take a picture!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Phase One adds a new 40mm version of its XC camera, costing $29,000 – or $90,000 if you want the digital back as well!

Leica Q3 43 full-frame compact camera brings new perspective with 43mm lens
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The new Leica Q3 43 offers a new perspective "mirroring the natural field of vision" with a 43mm APO-Summicron f/2 ASPH lens

Tamron launches new 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro for Sony & Nikon mirrorless cameras
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Tamron's favorite 90mm macro lens finally arrives for the mirrorless age with a refresh for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts

Celebrated photographer Stephen Shore walks out of his lecture after Chinese audience proves more interested in their phones
By Sebastian Oakley published
news Stephen Shore walks out of his lecture in China "You come here to hear a talk and you can’t even pay attention to who you’ve come to listen to."
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