Our Team

  • Elijah Darling, Videographer & Editor

    Elijah is a graduate of Pioneer Christian Academy, where he developed a strong foundation in video production and visual storytelling. He had multiple video projects earn national recognition at the National Youth Conference Fine Arts Festival, highlighting his creativity and technical skill. Prior to joining Stoa Creative, Elijah built experience producing weddings, promotional videos, and music videos through his own freelance videography business. His creative eye, technical skill, and passion for storytelling help bring every project to life with professionalism and purpose.

  • Brandon Brockmann, Photographer & Videographer

    Brandon is a filmmaker and real estate media creator with a passion for cinematic storytelling and intentional visual content. Several of his video projects earned national recognition at the National Youth Conference Fine Arts Festival, highlighting his creativity and passion for visual storytelling. Prior to joining Stoa Creative, he founded Real Life Media, where he built experience producing real estate, commercial, and documentary-style projects. His thoughtful approach, attention to detail, and commitment to authenticity help create media that is both visually compelling and purposefully crafted.

  • Ryan Benham, Founder

    Ryan graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Accounting and founded the company in 2022. Since then, he’s delivered professional photography that’s helped businesses & real estate professionals stand out and win more customers. Now, his focus is simple: build the systems, optimize growth, and create an infrastructure that scales, so clients always get world-class work without compromise.

  • Lawrence Potts, Operations Manager

    Lawrence graduated from George Fox University in 2016 and brings a background in business operations, real estate, and marketing to Stoa Creative. As the Operations Manager, he is passionate about creating a seamless client experience through efficient systems, reliable communication, and exceptional service. With years of experience working alongside real estate professionals, Lawrence understands the importance of delivering media that not only showcases a property but also helps clients grow their business and better serve their customers.