Stanton is a third-generation photographer and director shooting for some of the most recognizable brands in the world. In 2017 his photo series “Color is Everything” was featured as a solo show at the Seattle Museum of Art. In 2019 he was named in the top 10 Seattle lifestyle photographers by Peerspace. In 2018 he joined the board of the Kikulu foundation, a nonprofit which helps educate children in Uganda. In 2020 he wrote and directed his first narrative short film, Tempted, which went on to win numerous awards at festivals around the world. In 2021 he cofounded HAVOCK, a creative content company that partners with brands and agencies for a wide range of creative needs. Visit his website at stantonjstephens.com.