
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

Best camera deals across the Amazon Big Spring Sale
By Sebastian Oakley published
Amazon Sale Amazon's first big sale of 2026 in the US is only a few days away!

Amazon Big Spring Sale: When is it, and what you need to know
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
News Amazon's first big sale of 2026 in the US is only a few days away!

A cult classic reborn: Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is now back in stock
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This black-and-white beast is back in stock, but GR fans know the drill

The best night vision goggles and binoculars
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
buying guide The best night vision goggles, binoculars, and monoculars can be perfect for surveillance, security, and nocturnal wildlife

Pixii Max Drops $500 – a serious Leica M rival just got more tempting
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Pixii Max camera drops $500 – a serious Leica rangefinder rival just got more tempting

Medium format just got more tempting with $229 off this Fujifilm GFX deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal One of Fujifilm’s best medium format kits just got a price cut worth noticing

The best spotting scopes: get a closer look at sports, nature, and wildlife
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best spotting scopes offer higher magnification than a monocular but much more portability than a telescope

The best Leica cameras: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Leica cameras don’t come cheap - but they earn their price tag, offering an experience and image quality that few rivals can match.

The New York Jets become the first NFL team to adopt image-streaming technology for their official photography
By Sebastian Oakley published
News New York Jets revolutionize sports photography with SmartFrame partnership

The best binoculars: for astronomy, wildlife, sports fans, and more
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for

Sigma BF falls to $1,999 in its first-ever discount
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Sigma’s boldest camera yet just got a $200 price cut

The best binoculars with cameras in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras

The best monoculars: 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

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
News Leica announces CEO transition amid record financial growth - while Kaufmann "plans to remain committed"
AI boom powers Adobe to astonishing record revenue and profit growth
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Adobe posts record $6.4B quarter as AI revenue surges

"Kodak has a stronger balance sheet than we’ve had in years" as the company reports a $1.069 Billion in revenue
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Kodak reports $1.069 billion in 2025 revenue as film and print divisions power strong fourth quarter results

Matata Xplore launches AI binoculars that can capture, and identify in seconds - at a fraction of the cost of rivals!
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Smart optics arrive: The Solvia AI binoculars make their UK debut

Funleader announces major milestone for Contax G28mm to Leica M conversion kit
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Vintage Zeiss meets Leica M in ambitious Contax G conversion project

Leica Gallery London presents ‘Between This Breath and Then’ exhibition by the writer and photographer Polly Samson
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica Gallery London presents “Between This Breath and Then,” a new exhibition by writer and photographer Polly Samson

Get a MASSIVE $500 off this awesome DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This DJI drone bundle just got a huge $500 price cut

Canon and B&H unveil new trade-in program offering up to $800 toward Cinema EOS upgrades
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Canon’s new B&H trade-in event could be the easiest way to upgrade your camera kit in 2026

The best opera glasses: 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

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
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