
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

Go ultra-wide for Less: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 is now just $249 for B&H Bild Expo
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Shoot big on a budget: The Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 is now $249 in an exclusive B&H deal

These are the best EXCLUSIVE B&H Bild deals you can't miss out on!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals These deals can only be found at B&H, and these just can't be missed!

Nikon’s most versatile mirrorless camera, the Z6 III is now $400 off B&H Bild Expo deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal B&H slashes price on Nikon Z6 III – now just $2,096.95 for a limited time

Vlog, travel, shoot Wide – Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 drops to $249 in B&H Bild exclusive
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM on sale – Exclusive B&H Bild Expo offer sees it at just $229

Exclusive deal: Save $200 on this Canon RP Kit at B&H Bild Expo
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab an extra $200 off this Canon RP kit in an exclusive B&H Bild Expo

Canon EOS R6 Mark II now $1,799 at B&H – Save $200 in exclusive deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal B&H Bild Expo exclusive: Save $200 on the Canon EOS R6 Mark II

B&H slashes over $600 off the price on Blackmagic's Pyxis 6K EF for Bild Expo
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Blackmagic Pyxis 6K EF gets a massive $700 discount – Only at B&H!

Photography education is a scam - I never studied it, but still got to the Olympics as a professional photographer
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Dear photography graduates: your degree won’t save you - but shooting will

Voigtlander unleashes its sharpest wide-angle lens yet for Leica M
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Voigtlander’s new wide-angle lens could be the sharpest in its class

The magic of film, the ease of digital – and why I need both in my Photography
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Film vs Digital: the battle between soul, speed and efficiency

Akaso Seemoor 200 review: Great color & night vision binoculars representing amazing value for money
By Sebastian Oakley published
Review See in the dark without breaking the bank - the Akaso Seemoor 200 delivers budget-friendly night vision with big performance

The best full frame DSLR in 2025: top cameras for enthusiasts and pros
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best full frame DSLRs don't have to cost a fortune. Here are the top choices for amateurs, enthusiasts and pros

Leica unveils its lightest SL Zoom lens yet – and it’s a beauty
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Precision meets portability in Leica’s most compact SL zoom yet

The best film cameras in 2025: 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

The best opera glasses in 2025: pocket sized binoculars for theater and stage
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Going to the opera, theater or a concert? Enhance your experience with the best opera glasses available today

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 I regret skipping the Nikon D850 - and why you shouldn’t at $1,796
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Hindsight is wonderful, but in 2017 I rejected the Nikon D850 because it wasn't 50MP – that was a MASSIVE mistake, but now it's $600 off

The best monoculars in 2025: perfect for when binoculars are just too big
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best monoculars give you the same magnification as binoculars but in a smaller, simpler package

The best image-stabilized binoculars in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Want a powerful magnification and a judder-free image into the bargain? We round up the best IS binoculars you can buy…

Best 8K and 6K camera in 2025: high-resolution video cameras a step up from 4k
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated The best 8K and 6K cameras are becoming the next big thing in video for filmmakers who are finding 4K is no longer enough

This classic Canon 35mm f/1.8 is just $449 - That's a true prime lens bargain
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Get the classic 35mm focal length for under $500 with this Canon RF 35mm f/1.8

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

This $649 Canon lens might be the best bargain in the RF lineup
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Canon’s 100–400mm RF lens isn’t on sale - but it’s still a steal
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