
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
Am I mad to quit Photoshop after 20 Years - or is this the smartest move I’ve made?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Life after Adobe: Why I’m seriously considering Affinity for my photo editing

A clever, mechanical take on the XPan – without the $4,000 price tag
By Sebastian Oakley published
News This photographer 3D-printed his own XPan-style film camera

Film first, again: Why I’m doubling down on black and white in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Grain over gigabytes: Why film still matters to me in 2026

"Street photography is actually nonsense... and it's so bloody good"
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Street photographer and YouTuber Mike Chudley says '"Modern life demands results, street photography is mostly failure"

Has Ricoh lost focus on film? Pentax film project disappears from homepage
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Where did the Pentax Film Project go? Ricoh’s homepage raises questions

Sony A7R V deal just got wild with over $1,000 in total savings
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Adorama supercharges Sony A7R V deal with FREE pro gear and massive savings

The OM System OM-5 is now a seriously good $749 deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This rugged mirrorless camera just dropped $250

Canon’s do-it-all full-frame camera just got $300 cheaper
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Why the Canon EOS R6 mark II at $1,999 is hard to beat

Best camera for black and white photography in 2026
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide We help you find the best camera for black and white, whether you want to shoot on digital or film.

You can SAVE $900 on the Canon EOS R3 if you're willing to buy a refurbished camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal A $900 break on Canon’s flagship beast thanks to its refurbished program

Why the OM System E-M10 Mark IV at $699.99 is the smartest beginner buy right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This compact mirrorless kit just hit its sweetest price yet

I told Adobe to do one – and saved myself over 500 big ones a year in the process
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Adobe is charging you for apps you’ll never use - and knows it

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
Ricoh goes all in on black and white with the new GR IV Monochrome
By Sebastian Oakley published
News The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is a love letter to pure black-and-white photography

Rumors ignite over potential Leica Noctilux 35mm f/1.2 announcement
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica fans abuzz as Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 speculation gains steam

Vintage soul, modern glass: The Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 arrives
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Why Thypoch’s Ksana 21mm isbBuilt for photographers who miss character

$2,460 off the Hasselblad X2D 100C - is now the time to go medium format?
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This is a huge Hasselblad X2D deal: $2,460 off a 100MP Icon

Is this the best Nikon Z9 price yet? $700 off the flagship
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Flagship Nikon Z9 now $700 cheaper - Time to upgrade?

Premium Canon glass, pocket-sized price: $170 off the Canon Zoom Monocular
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Small, sharp, and $170 Cheaper: Canon’s zoom monocular deal

The best Leica SL lenses: a guide to the full Leica SL lens range
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Looking for the best Leica SL lenses? Leica’s full-frame L-mount lenses aim for optimum performance

Leica SL3-S hits lowest-ever price and it’s a rare Amazon steal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal A rare Leica deal: SL3-S now over $540 cheaper on Amazon

Get the Black Friday price of a MASSIVE $800 price drop on the Nikon Z8 now!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The Nikon Z8 is $800 off and suddenly looks like a no-brainer

The best film cameras in 2026: 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
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