
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

I am seriously impressed by these huge Canon camera savings (act quick if you don't want to miss these monster deals)
By Chris George published
Deal The clock is ticking on these Canon mirrorless camera deals, as the B&H Bild Expo sale ends at midnight tonight

Instagram ruined photography -and we let it happen
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion We let Instagram gut photography - and we're still pretending it's fine

100 years later, Leica finally makes its own film: Monopan 50
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica introduces Monopan 50: A new era of black-and-white film

Save on stability as this Gitzo Carbon Fiber tripod drops to $499 in a B&H Bild exclusive
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Gitzo’s elite tripod kit gets $340 price cut for B&H Bild Expo deal

Flagship Canon R1 sees rare $500 discount in exclusive B&H Bild Expo deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Canon R1 is now $5,799 in an exclusive B&H Bild Expo deal, saving you $500

Canon EOS R3 discounted by $1,000 for B&H Bild Expo
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save $1,000 on Canon’s pro mirrorless flagship during the B7H Bild Expo

The last great DSLR? Canon 5D Mark IV now has $400 Off in this B&H Bild Expo deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Own a DSLR Legend: Canon 5D Mark IV gets price drop for B&H Bild Expo

Canon R5 Mark II drops to its lowest price ever!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Canon EOS R5 Mark II drops $200 in the B&H Bild Expo sale, making it the best price we have ever seen on this camera

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

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

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

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

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 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…

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
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