Apparently you can smell the sex, sweat and adrenaline in Robin's work. The Times newspaper agree and employ his skills regularly, we'll leave you to judge for yourselves the passion in his photo's. Meanwhile we quizzed the man with this accolade bestowed on him.

Steal-Life - You originally studied fine art; do you think that training has influenced the way you approach taking pictures?
Robin Stanley - How the hell should I know! Next question please.

SL - Ok, but what prompted you to become a photographer after your art course?
RS - After I got the sack from Sky News for being consistently surly to the executive producer, I was looking for a job where scruffiness was a qualification and I could meet promising women.

SL - But you’re the smartest photographer we know! So how long does that mean you've you been taking photographs for?
RS - Four years now.

SL - Your images from Kosovo are very provocative, what lead you to brave a trip to such a dangerous place?
RS - I think I was just a bit fed up with the London rat race and was looking for a bit of an adventure.

SL - From the pictures it certainly looks like you found it. This project lead to your ongoing relationship with the Times newspaper, would you jump at the chance to work in another tough environment?
RS - Sure, but don't tell my mum I said that.

SL - So after that, how did you end up doing fashion photography for them (The Times), it seems a world apart?
RS - Well the Times really liked my photojournalism so when I told them that I wanted to start shooting fashion they were very supportive and let me have a go.

SL - Your photos from the nightclub Trash featured in our Steal-Life.com launch exhibition, what inspired you to make a study of the people who attend?
RS - I was looking for a place where I could shoot some fashion pictures but in a reportage style. Everyone dresses up so it was the perfect place for my project. It's also the best party you'll ever have on a Monday night.

SL - How much do you use digital photography compared to traditional film?
RS - 50/50.

SL - Do you think digital will eventually eclipse traditional film or is there a place for both formats?
RS - There's still space for both formats but professional photographers who bury their heads in the sand are on the way out.

SL - Well there's a threat, what's next for you?
RS - I'm looking for a serious agent who can help me take things on to the next level.

Any agents out there,point your click to

www.robinstanley.com