Behind
The Brand

Leading with Hope: Shady Rays All-Team Summit Impact

Leading with Hope: Shady Rays All-Team Summit Impact

Leading with Hope: Shady Rays All-Team Summit Impact

Shady Rays has one value that shines through every pair of sunglasses they create: make an impact.

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THE REAL MEANING OF THE “V” IN VIP

VIP Flyaway to NYC

THE REAL MEANING OF THE “V” IN VIP

There are speeches by famous coaches, quotes by renowned authors, and moments in time that evoke powerful

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Six questions with Dan + Matthew

QA with Dan + Matthew

Six questions with Dan + Matthew

Shady Rays COO Dan Ratterman and Performance Marketing Designer Matthew Keiser share their first-hand experience.

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Building an Impact with Roc Solid Foundation

Building an Impact with Roc Solid Foundation

Building an Impact with Roc Solid Foundation

It all started with a google search: “nonprofits for outdoor play

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10 Years in the Sun – 10 Pivotal Moments in Shady Rays History

10 Years in the Sun – 10 Pivotal Moments in Shady Rays History

10 Years in the Sun – 10 Pivotal Moments in Shady Rays History

I have a hand in many aspects within Shady Rays

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Colorful for a Cause: Autism Acceptance

Colorful for a Cause: Autism Acceptance

Colorful for a Cause: Autism Acceptance

In partnership with the Best Day Foundation, we are able to build something special

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Top 10 Fan Shots – May 2021 Edition

TOP 10 FAN SHOTS – May 2021 Edition

Top 10 Fan Shots – May 2021 Edition

In a community of over a million strong, these 10 photos stood out from the pack

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Six Questions With Julie
Optical Division Manager

Six Questions with Julie

Six Questions With Julie
Optical Division Manager

Meet the face behind the optical lens. Since joining the Shady Rays team in 2017, Julie not only helped launch prescription sunglasses

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Top 10 Fan Shots – March 2021 Edition

TOP 10 FAN SHOTS – March 2021 Edition

Top 10 Fan Shots – March 2021 Edition

In a community of over a million strong, these 10 photos stood out from the pack

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Behind the Build:
Blue Light Collection

Behind the Build: Blue Light Collection

Behind the Build:
Blue Light Collection

In times like these, a lot of us are spending a lot of time behind a digital screen

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Six Questions:
With Shady Rays

Six Questions with Shady Rays – James, Social Media Manager

Six Questions:
With Shady Rays

If you’re familiar with our social media channels, then you’re familiar with James – you just didn’t know it yet

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Founder Interview: Chris Ratterman

Young Social Impact Heroes: Why and How Chris Ratterman of Shady Rays Decided To Change Our World

Founder Interview: Chris Ratterman

Go full force towards your dream when it begins to have momentum

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Behind the Build:
REACT Series

Behind the Build: REACT

Behind the Build:
REACT Series

Our team wanted to create something that was not only ahead of it’s time

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Top 10 Fan Shots – February 2021 Edition

TOP 10 FAN SHOTS – February 2021 Edition

Top 10 Fan Shots – February 2021 Edition

In a community of over a million strong, these 10 photos stood out from the pack

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