
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

Grab a HUGE $700 discount on the Canon R5 C: the ultimate hybrid camera with 8K video and 45MP stills
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Save BIG and shoot massive 8K video and 45MP still with $700 off the Canon EOS R5 C

Retro looks, cutting-edge tech: The OM-3 is the camera we’ve been waiting for
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The OM System OM-3 is a vintage-inspired powerhouse for today’s photographers

The Sigma BF is fantastic – but it's no match for my old Leica
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I applaud Sigma on the BF, but its strange design and economics won't make me change from my old Leica

The Nikon D850 drops to its LOWEST-EVER price with bonkers $400 price cut
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 just $1,996.95!

Samuel Streetlife "can't help but to take photos" with the Ricoh GR III series
By Sebastian Oakley published
News "It's so compact, I take it everywhere and shoot everything with it," Samuel Streelife proves the compact camera is here to stay!

The Pentax K3 III Monochrome is a camera that just makes sense for photographers like me
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Want black and white at a click of a button? The Pentax K3 Mark III Monochrome just makes sense

I've just witnessed the future of thermal imaging from Hikmicro
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Hikmicro has shown me the future of thermal imaging - and it's amazing!

Apple MacBook Air M4 price & availability: Where to order right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This is where to buy the Apple MacBook Air M4 in the US or UK

The Nikon 28-135mm power zoom is so compact it shocked me
By Sebastian Oakley published
opinion The compact Nikon power zoom has really impressed me and its tiny in comparison

Unity Through Diversity: Leica announces Winners of the 6th Leica Women Foto Project Awards
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Breaking Barriers: Meet the Winners of the 6th Leica Women Foto Project Awards

Panasonic Lumix S1R II price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This is where to buy the Panasonic Lumix S1R II the US or UK

Nikon P1100 price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This is where to buy the Nikon Coolpix P1100 in the US or UK

The Nikon Df: this original retro DSLR started a revolution
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion How the Nikon Df paved the way for the retro cameras

Canon R5 Mark II finally drops to below $4K!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Canon EOS R5 Mark II drops below $4k in Lowest-ever price deal

OM System OM-3 price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal Where to buy the OM System OM-3 camera in the US or UK

One lens to rule them all: Why I think supertelephoto zooms are the future of sports photography
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I shot primes all my life, but super-zooms are the future of pro sports coverage

Why the Leica M2 is the PERFECT film camera: a love letter to mechanical perfection
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Shooting film the right way: why I use the Leica M2 every day

OM System OM-5 camera gets a $300 price cut
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the OM-5 from OM System with the 12-45mm for just $1,299 0 but hurry, this offer could end any minute!

Develop film anywhere – no darkroom required – thanks to new Lomo daylight developing tank
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Develop film anywhere – no darkroom required, thanks to new Lomo daylight developing tank

Leica makes watches? Leica launches new ZM 12 watch collection
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica launches the new ZM 12 watch collection, which goes great with an M11!

Canon R3 gets BIG $500 price cut in this awesome camera deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal $4,499 for Canon EOS R3 - get it while it's at its lowest-ever price (and you'll get a nice bonus gift too)

The Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens drops to its lowest-ever price!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Nikon's most versatile lens hits its lowest-ever price, saving you $300!

With a MASSIVE $1,700 discount this Rotolight NEO 3 light kit is a brilliant set-up for portrait photographers and filmmakers
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Rotolight NEO 3 3-piece lighting kit is just $699 in this incredible offer at B&H
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