Meet Shade

Meet Ashley, Shella, and Tarah, three creative souls with big ideas, louder laughs, and a shared mission to lift each other up. Individually, we bring our own spark; together, we’re SHADE, a team rooted in support, growth, and a whole lot of fun

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  • Owner, Lead Artist

    Shortly after she was certified by The Spray Tan Lounge, Shonda and Em in 2024, Tarah founded Shade at just 7 months postpartum with her first daughter. She knew she needed something to fuel and inspire her. An entrepreneur at heart-opening a spray tan studio with one goal in mind-be the best part of someone’s day.

    In her spare time, she loves spending all of her time outdoors with her husband and very adventurous one-year-old, Lottie. Camping, gardening and going on hikes are a few of her favorite activities.

  • Master Artist

    Ashley brings warmth and energy to everything she does, whether she’s shaping young minds in the classroom or helping clients feel confident with a flawless glow.

    Her journey into spray tanning began back in college. She was self taught, practicing on all her friends before events and parties. With years of experience, Ashley prides herself for her attention to detail and welcoming personality.

    Outside of work, Ashley enjoys living life with her husband and their two cats. Some of her favorite hobbies include reading, scrapbooking, and being outdoors. She has a passion for exploring the world, whether that means traveling to new places or discovering new restaurants in town. Ashley never passes up the chance to sip a good margarita, especially in great company.

  • Master & Mobile Artist

    Shella is the newest member of our team, trained and certified by Tarah. While she’s new to the world of spray tanning, Shella brings a steady hand, a strong attention to detail, and a deep desire to help others feel confident in their skin. She is available for both in-studio and mobile tanning services, and looks forward to building connections with each client she works with.
    Outside of Shade, Shella is a writer of poetry and children’s books, passionate about telling honest stories that reflect both the beauty and complexity of life. She lives in Vancouver with her husband, two kids, and their two beloved dogs. One day, she dreams of trading suburbia for a little land and a few cows and chickens-if she can ever convince her husband to say yes.

Body neutral>body positive

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Body neutral>body positive *

At shade, we believe our bodies are our homes and there’s no need to change them. I, Tarah, spent over a decade in the wrath of an eating disorder and now fully recovered I can tell you your happiness is not dependent on how attractive you are to others. Spray tans are a fun way to elevate our confidence and they are not meant to shrink us. Your body is just your body. <3