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 that helps educate children in Uganda. This organization and the experiences that come from its work have helped shape Stanton's creative work in scope, subject, and awareness. 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 agency specializing in elevated lifestyle and conceptual portraits.