Stefani Eaton

What’s your day job or your main hustle?

 

I’m a photographer and community builder.

I run Candid by Stefani and Oregon Coast Photo Booth, capturing portraits, events, branding sessions, and fun photo booth moments.

I also founded Coos Foodies, a platform that supports local restaurants and brings people together through food and community storytelling.

 

What skills, life experience, or magic do you bring to The Hive?

 

I love connecting people and creating spaces where creativity, kindness, and growth can thrive. I bring experience in photography, marketing, fundraising, community outreach, and organizing events big and small. I’m also really comfortable trying new things and saying, “Hey, this might be a test run, but let’s try it anyway!” I believe in showing up, giving your best, and learning as you go.

 

What’s something totally unrelated to work that lights you up?

 

Burning Man, Halloween, and a good thrift store treasure hunt. I love seasonal decorating (spooky vibes especially!), dancing, and geeking out over Tim Burton, Nightmare Before Christmas, Rick & Morty, and cosplay.

 

Got a fun/weird/secret talent?

 

Give me a hot glue gun, a spool of yarn, or a cookie and some royal icing—I’ll probably turn it into a little piece of art. I’ve tried everything from crochet and sewing to spooky cookie decorating.

I just like making cool stuff and having fun with it.