
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

Best Netflix-approved cameras in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Wanted a Netflix-approved camera to shoot video? These are the top certified options, you'll be surprised what's on the list

Sony A6700 camera drops to its new LOW PRICE
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Sony's hybrid camera drops to £1,343 in new low-price deal

Tech giant Cloudflare gives a big boost to C2PA and Content Credentials in the fight against fake photos
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Cloudflare and C2PA: a game-changer for digital photography provenance

The end of an era? Why an EVF in a Leica M feels like a mistake
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion Leica M with an EVF: Why an EVF in a Leica M could ruin the magic in my opinion

Seeing red? Harman releases new Harman Red 125 film based on Phoenix emulsion
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Harman Red 125 film in 35mm format based on popular Phoenix emulsion

I felt lost in my photography, but a photography project gave my work meaning. Here's how
By Sebastian Oakley published
OPINION Making a photography project has given my work meaning and definition - I no longer feel lost!

3,000 feet of flawless wireless video? Hollyland’s new Cosmo C2 makes it possible
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Hollyland’s Cosmo C2 sets new standard for wireless video: 3X the range, near-zero latency

Grab the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR at LOWEST-EVER price right now at Amazon
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Nikon's most versatile lens hits its lowest-ever price, making it under £1,200

Nikon’s new 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens brings power zoom & pro video features
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Nikon’s new 28-135mm power zoom lens: a game-changer for Z-Series filmmakers

RED brings back Nikon mount after 17 Years – Meet the Z-Mount V-Raptor X and Komodo X
By Sebastian Oakley published
News After 17 year hiatus, the Nikon mount is back on Red cameras with Nikon Z V-Raptor X and Komodo X

Lucky Film announces new color film, promising affordability for analog photographers around the world
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Lucky Film is back manufacturing color film after a decade to contend with Kodak for the best price-to-performance C41 film

Instagram's schedule button is perfect for photographers like me who HATE social media
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion I hate social media, but Instagram's schedule button is perfect for photographers like me that want to shoot, rather than post

Curt O. Schaller wins Scientific and Technical Award for the Arri Trinity 2 camera stabilizer system
By Sebastian Oakley published
Curt O. Schaller gets Scientific and Technical Award for his Arri Trinity 2 camera stabilizer design

Leica takes to the slopes with the Leica Sofort 2 Burton Edition camera
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica and Burton united for the Leica Sofort 2 Burton Edition

Fujifilm X-T50 with 16-50mm zoom drops to lowest-ever price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal This Fujifilm X-T50 bundle has never been cheaper – quick, snap one up while you still can!

Nikon Prostaff 5 12x50 Binoculars hit LOWEST-EVER price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the Nikon 12x50 binos for a record-breaking price before they sell out!

The forgotten magic of CCD sensors: Why I won’t give them up!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion CMOS has its place, but it is not in any of my own cameras: CCD has my heart and soul

Nikon Z50 camera drops to amazing low price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Updated Get Nikon's Z50 DX mirrorless camera with zoom lens for £699

The best cheap mirrorless cameras in 2025: grab a bargain with these low-cost classics
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide These are the cheap mirrorless cameras around right now, from basic beginner cameras to discounted favorites

Save a MASSIVE £800 on the Rotolight NEO 3 light kit
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Save a massive £800 off the Rotolight NEO 3 3-piece lighting kit in the incredible offer at Park Cameras

The best camera for filmmaking in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide The best 4K camera for filmmaking will deliver high-quality video content, offer image stabilization and a range of codecs

Leica's latest flagship SL3-S camera is now in stock and you should order now before it sells out!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Leica SL3-S is now in stock: Here is where you can buy Leica's latest flagship

Canon's 10x32 image stabilised binoculars hit LOWEST-EVER price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab a cool £100 off Canon's amazing 10x32 image stabilised binos that have dropped to its LOWEST-EVER price
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