Fotofocus points the proverbial mic at some of today's top photographers to find out what makes them tick. Here we speak to international wedding photographer Jeremy Standley about how he became a photographer and ask him for advice for beginners. How did you first get into photography? My Mother was a photographer and still is, so I think that is were I got it from. What was the turning point for your move from amateur to professional? I worked for 15 years for Princess Cruises, first as a photographer then as the fleet digital technology manager, I think the decision to go on my own came with the desire to be more creative. What would you say makes your photography unique? I think it is very important to try and develop a unique style, but it is not easy. I think my style is unique in the fact that I strive to capture images that other people would not think to capture, and in a very creative style. What have been some key influence in your style? When I first started out I would look at many people, J Garner and Ben Chrisman are 2 that spring to mind, very different but both incredible wedding photographers. What is your favourite thing to photograph? Weddings every time... and my Golden retriever Lilly. What piece of equipment could you not do without? My camera……probably it would be my new Nikon 24/70 FX lens- an incredible piece of glass. Has any one photographer been an inspiration to you? I admire many photographers work but if I had to choose one it would be Cartier Bresson. How painful was the move from film to digital? It wasn´t. I have gone from bulk loading my own film to using state of the art modern mini labs and have loved all of it, I think it is very important to embrace change in this industry and those that haven´t or won´t will probably struggle. What direction do you see for your work in the next five to ten years? I am always looking to develop my style and in March I am going to a workshop in London with, Ben Chrisman, Jason Groupp, and DQ studios.  These are people at the very top of the industry so hoping this will also possibly help with my direction. Video and stills is the new talking point, I think it is in it´s early stages but is something that will come and I will certainly be keeping my eyes on where it goes. What one piece of advice would you offer to newbie photographers? I think it is important to always buy good lenses. I saw a guy walk out of a store a few months ago with 2 brand new Nikon D3s and he had purchased probably two of the cheapest lenses you could buy. They make a difference, and very big difference. Second piece of advice: try and be original and keep working at it ...ALL THE TIME.