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

Could this be the silver gelatin print of the future? Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic makes its case
By Sebastian Oakley published
news The future of fine art prints? Hahnemühle photo rag metallic shines bright

Every photographer should consider printing large – and the Epson SureColor P20500 can make that possible
By Sebastian Oakley published
News From screen to gallery: How the Epson SureColor P20500 transforms photography into art

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

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

This Pentax zoom compact camera drops to its lowest-price ever
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal A 4x zoom and a rugged, waterproof construction - this compact is a bargain at £219

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

My most-wanted action camera the GoPro Hero just hit its LOWEST-EVER price again!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal GoPro's cheapest action camera is now even more affordable as it hits it falls to £170

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

OM System OM-1 II drops to its LOWEST-EVER price
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Grab the OM System OM-1 Mark II at its lowest-ever price of just £1,737 at Amazon

Sigma BF price & availability: Where to order it right now
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Where to buy the Sigma BF camera in the US or UK

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

Goodbye software subscriptions! Radiant Photo 2 image editor is now just $119 – for life!
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Radiant Photo 2 price drop! AI-powered editing for just $119

Best rangefinder cameras in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Whether you want brand new or old, film or digital, the best rangefinder cameras can help you take amazing images

Nikon Z5 full-frame mirrorless camera drops to lowest price ever!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals Nikon Z5 body is now just £809 - and there are great deals if you want a zoom kit, too
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