
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

The world’s first AI-powered smart spotting scope could change birding forever
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News GoBirding’s new AI spotting scope can identify birds while shooting 4K video

Our long-time favorite Sony camera drops to its best price this year!
By Sebastian Oakley Published
DEAL The Sony A7 III is still a great all-round choice for enthusiast prices - and particularly at this new kit price

Where can I pre-order the Canon EOS R6V? Here's how to get your hands on the new 7K video flagship
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Buying guide This is where to pre-order the Canon EOS R6V in the US and UK

Leica improves the color matrix of Q3-series cameras in the latest firmware update
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Leica updates Q3 series firmware with improved color matrixes and AF refinements

Where can I pre-order the Sony A7R VI? Here's how to get your hands on the best flagship from Sony
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Buying guide This is where to pre-order the Sony A7R VI in the US and UK

The best DSLR for video in 2026: create fantastic full HD and 4K video
By Lauren Scott Last updated
Buying Guide The best DSLRs for video can still beat mirrorless rivals for value and flexibility: here are our top picks, at the best prices

Leica 28mm APO-Summicron-SL f/2 ASPH. review
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Rreview Can the Leica 28mm APO-Summicron-SL f/2 ASPH live up to legendary status? - let's find out

Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 review
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Review A professional Leica telephoto zoom with exceptional reach, refined handling, and the optical performance to match its premium price.

Canon rolls out C2PA-compliant image verification for professional newsrooms
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Canon’s new C2PA imaging system could be a major step for trusted photojournalism

What are Content Credentials, and how can it save photography?
By Sebastian Oakley Last updated
OPINION Are you sure that image is real? Now you will know with Content Credentials

Film photography gave me romance, but digital photography gave me the image I actually wanted
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion I gave film everything, but sharpness and ease finally won me over

The Panasonic GH5 II just hit its lowest-ever price, and it is now seriously tempting at just £629
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal The Panasonic GH5 II is now only £629, making it a bargain for video creators thanks to a £300 discount

Ilford just gave large format photographers the black-and-white film they have been begging for: Pan F Plus now comes in 4x5 and 8x10!
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Ilford Pan F Plus goes large, bringing ultra-fine grain to 4x5 and 8x10 shooters

Nikon is developing a 120-300mm f/2.8 with a built-in teleconverter, and I can already see pros wanting one
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News A 120-300mm f/2.8 that becomes a 420mm f/4? Nikon may have just revealed a future sports classic

Rare Leica cameras with serious history are heading to auction — and one could reach into the MILLIONS
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Tazio Secchiaroli’s Leica MP is heading to auction — and it helped define La Dolce Vita photography

Kodak goes big with new large-format film and 100ft bulk rolls
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Kodak adds large-format and bulk films to its growing in-house line-up

Matt Stuart: "I have 1 second worth of success in Photography, maybe 500 max good pictures" - so are we trying to achieve an impossible standard?
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinon Matt Stuart’s brutal truth should make us all kinder to our Photography

I gave up color photography for one year; four years later, I still haven’t gone back
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Opinion I stopped shooting color - and it made photography feel new again

Thypoch’s tiny new 28mm pancake lens brings 1950s charm to Leica M cameras
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News This ultra-slim 28mm lens could be the perfect everyday street photography companion, and it only costs $459 / £329

Fujifilm’s stunning GFX100RF just hit its lowest-ever price with over £600 off, thanks to a secret voucher code
By Sebastian Oakley Published
Deal The 102-Megapixel Fujifilm GFX100RF is now at its lowest-ever price, but only with this secret voucher code

The Alfie [ BOXX ] might be the most charming film camera Kickstarter of 2026
By Sebastian Oakley Published
News Alfie Cameras’ [ BOXX ] proves the future of film photography might be beautifully old-fashioned
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