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

B&H just slashed up to $1,000 off some of the best cameras you can buy
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deals These B&H camera deals are seriously good! Save up to $1,000 on Canon, Sony, Nikon and OM System

The Leica M240 was way ahead of its time – and I still use mine every day
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion Was the Leica M240 secretly one of Leica’s most forward-thinking cameras?

Best budget binoculars: brilliant binos for around $100 / £100 / AU$200 – or less!
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
BUYING GUIDE Whether it's watching sports from afar, viewing opera from the cheap seats, or spying lesser-spotted woodpeckers in the wilds, there's no need to break the bank with these bargain bins!

Panasonic scores a major win against Red’s controversial compressed RAW patent
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Panasonic just changed the RAW video patent landscape with a major win over Nikon-owned Red

GoBirding Vision Master review: Is this AI scope the future of birding spotting?
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Review I tested the GoBirding Vision Master for a month – and this AI spotting scope feels like the future of birding

Billingham’s Icon Messenger Bag could be the perfect shoot-and-edit companion
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Billingham’s new messenger bag is made for photographers on the move

The Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro is the perfect photography gift for just $109.99
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal This $109.99 Kodak camera lets you shoot and print your favorite memories - instantly!

The new GoPro Mission 1 Pro just received its first-ever $100 discount
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal The GoPro Mission 1 Pro is only months old, yet it has already fallen to $599.99

Photograph or watch the solar eclipse safely with this $11 filter and $30 binoculars
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal This $11 camera filter and $30 solar binoculars are perfect for the upcoming eclipse

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P - where to order and how to buy it
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Buying guide Looking to buy the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P? Here is where you can find it, how much it costs and why US stock remains unavailable.

Best Leica camera alternatives
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying Guide These are the best Leica alternatives to take your street or reportage photography to the next level

You only have 3 days left to get the Camp Snap 2 at its lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal The Camp Snap 2 price is going up – you have 3 days to grab it for $69.99 / £54

The best disposable cameras
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
Buying Guide Cheap, easy to use, and perfect for parties, these are the best disposable cameras and single-use cameras you can buy today

DJI stock is drying up in the US, but these deals are too good to miss
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deals Act Fast: These popular DJI cameras and drones are still on sale in the US

The Nikon D800 was never meant to be a pro sports camera – but it changed my career the moment I ordered it
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion While the Nikon D800 was never a sports camera, it was the literal game-changer that shaped my whole career as a professional sports photographer
Meike’s first autofocus lens for Fujifilm GFX is proving so popular that more could be coming
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News GFX photographers asked for more autofocus lenses – and Meike may be listening

Where to buy the Sony FX5: the best preorder options in the US and UK
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Buying guide Where can you buy the Sony FX5? These retailers are taking preorders now

This ultra-rare Leica lens prototype was designed by Apple legend Jony Ive – and now it is heading to auction
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Apple legend Jony Ive's prototype designed Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH RED goes up for sale!

This Panasonic Lumix S9 lens bundle just crashed to its LOWEST-EVER price
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal I found the lowest-ever price on the Panasonic Lumix S9 – and it includes a lens

This limited-edition 50mm f/1.1 lens brings pre-war character to Leica M cameras
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News A new 50mm f/1.1 lens brings Kino Plasmat character to the Leica M mount

Being an amateur photographer might be the greatest creative freedom of all
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion Why being an “amateur photographer” might be the best title any photographer can have

Why I stopped chasing megapixels and started taking better photographs
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion The megapixel race distracted me from what photography is really about – pictures!
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