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

Voigtlander introduces new 90mm APO-Ultron f/2 in Leica M-Mount for 2025
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Voigtlander's new APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 VM for Leica M-Mount brings a telephoto focal length in a compact package

6 Months, 200 Feet of film, 36 rolls, and 864 frames: Here's why Fomapan 400 is my forever film stock
By Sebastian Oakley published
Opinion 200 Feet of film, 36 rolls, and 864 frames: Here's why Fomapan 400 is now my forever film stock

Leica R-mount is back from the dead thanks to new lenses from Meyer Optik Gorlitz
By Sebastian Oakley published
NEWS Leica R-Mount is reborn from the ashes of 2009 thanks to another German lens manufacturer Meyer Optik Gorlitz

£999 for the Sony A7 III - that's incredible value!
By Sebastian Oakley published
DEAL Want a full-frame Sony camera for under a grand? The Sony A7 III has just hit its lowest price ever

Nikon Z5 full-frame mirrorless camera drops to lowest price ever, AGAIN!
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deals Nikon Z5 body is now just £869 - and there are great deals if you want a zoom kit, too

Since becoming a father I've only used a "proper camera" to take photos – my phone is dead to me
By Sebastian Oakley published
OPINION Phones have their place, but you can't beat a proper camera to capture family moments. The phone is dead, long live the camera!

Insta360 announces first round of $100K Moments award winners
By Sebastian Oakley published
News From backyard stunts to alpine thrills: Insta360 honors creative excellence in #100KMoments

Arri unveils new Alexa 265 cinema camera which will revolutionize 65mm filmmaking forever
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Filmmaking reborn as cinema giant Arri revolutionizes 65mm format with the new Alexa 265

Canon EOS R10 drops to its lowest price again
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Get this mirrorless camera zoom kit for £899 from LCE

The best low-light cameras: capture dark scenes with detail!
By Jon Stapley last updated
Updated The best low-light camera will enable you to take high-quality pictures even when its dark thanks to a full-frame sensor

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are over - but these fantastic deals are still LIVE on cameras and lenses
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal The best Cyber Monday camera deals in the UK still have plenty of surprises in store

Sony Cyber Monday deals in the UK in 2024 – save on cameras and more
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
These are the best Sony Cyber Monday deals we have seen so far, on Alpha cameras, lenses, and more

The best Canon deals in the UK keep the savings coming on cameras and lenses
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deals These are the best Canon Cyber Monday deals that we have spotted so far

Save a FORTUNE on Sony lenses with these amazing Cyber Monday deals
By Sebastian Oakley published
Cyber Monday Save a FORTUNE on these Sony lenses while you can this Cyber Monday, as they will be gone at midnight tonight!

People say DSLRs are dead but that's not what I think with these 6 great Cyber Monday DSLR deals
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Cyber Monday People say DSLRs are dead, but I think you can't ignore these 6 amazing Cyber Monday deals

If you love Leica as much as I do you can't pass on this AMAZING Black Friday deal!
By Sebastian Oakley published
I Leica this deal a lot: SAVE over £1,400 on Leica SL2 + 35mm Summicron this Black Friday

I write about camera deals for a living and these are my top seven Black Friday deals under £800
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
These early Black Friday deals under $800 are amazing value - you'd be foolish not to but them!

Canon R5 C drops to its LOWEST-EVER price this Black Friday at just £2,939
By Sebastian Oakley published
Deal Canon's 8K video and 45MP still powerhouse, the Canon R5 C is now even cheaper at £2,939

Fujifilm X-T5 Black Friday deal sees it drop to just £1,399 thanks to a sweet £300 discount
By Sebastian Oakley published
deal Fujifilm X-T5 Black Friday deal sees it drop to just £1,399 thanks to a sweet £300 discount

I Leica this deal a lot! SAVE over £1,400 on Leica SL2-S + 35mm Summicron this Black Friday
By Sebastian Oakley published
I Leica this deal a lot: SAVE over £1,400 on Leica SL2 + 35mm Summicron this Black Friday

Panasonic Lumix S5 full-frame mirrorless camera drops to lowest ever price
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Deal Body only price is now just £799

The best cheap cameras: top budget buys
By Lauren Scott last updated
Updated The best cheap cameras give you the best photographic features and quality for your money

Glossy is the new black: Leica M11 Black Paint lands with matching Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2
By Sebastian Oakley published
News Leica proves glossy is the new black with the announcement of M11 Black Paint and matching Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH
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