
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

We obsess over specs, but no one asks how the camera "feels"
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion No one cares about your 60MP sensor If the camera sucks to use

Vintage design, modern depth: Thypoch launches 21mm f/1.4 simera
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Thypoch’s new 21mm f/1.4 lens blends cinematic heritage with real-world versatility

Every Frame Is a Goodbye - make it count: the bitter truth of photographing the people you love
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion These are the most important pictures you'll ever take, and it's why I never put my camera down

The best lenses for Sony A6000: here's my pick of best-buy lenses for Sony's slimline range of APS-C format A6000-series cameras
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated I think the best prime and zoom lenses for Sony A6000 camera should deliver great image quality and all-around performance, as well as being good value for money

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

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!

Nikon's latest camera bundle drops below £2,000 for the FRIST-TIME EVER
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the Nikon Z5 II and the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 for under 2K for the first time

My most-wanted action camera the GoPro Hero DROPS to just £169
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal GoPro's cheapest action camera is now even more affordable at £169

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

Why I haven’t shot a color photo in two years (and don’t plan to again)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinon How quitting color photography rekindled my love for the craft

The best YouTube cameras in 2025: our favorite content creation tools!
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide We pick the best YouTube cameras for indoor presenting, travel vlogging, adventurous thrill-seekers, and more

Canon’s game-changer camera is now just £249 – That’s a MASSIVE £150 off!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal The Canon PowerShot V10 just hit its lowest-ever price!

GoPro MAX drops to £299 with FREE 1-year premium subscription - Don't miss out!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal One camera, every angle – GoPro MAX is now £299 with £99.99 in savings!

The Legendary Domke F-2 camera bag is now at its LOWEST-EVER price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Trusted by professional photographers for decades, the Domke F-2 shoulder bag is now under £115!

I finally bought my dream lens, and you should too (sooner than you think)
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion The lens I couldn’t afford - until I couldn’t afford not to buy it

Sony A7 IV drops to its best price this year in amazing mirrorless camera deal
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Sony's highly-rated full-frame A7 Mark IV camera kit is now available for just £1,999 after cashback

The 70-minute photograph - A long wait for a fleeting moment
By Sebastian Oakley published
Image Geometry, light, and the gift of luck, and waiting 70-minutes got me this shot
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