Third annual Same Dress Spokane unveils photographers' work

The third annual Same Dress Spokane photography project celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, was the culmination of 12 weeks of photo shoots by 11 photographers featuring the same dress. People can view the photos by searching for #SameDressSpokane on Instragram or by visiting the Same Dress Spokane's Facebook page. The dress is being auctioned this week to raise funds for Spokane Humane Society.

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Thu., Aug. 19, 2021

The third annual Same Dress Spokane photographers and models gather Saturday to compare notes and celebrate the completion of the 12-week photography project. Pictured are, from left: Mike Wolfgram, Gavin James, Lisa Pipella, Jason Jakober, Scott Martinez, model Jaden Stevens, Tabor Cote, Rachel Fellows, Chris Wooley, model Nicole Brianna, model Amber Blackstock and John Austin.

Courtesy Of Becky Martinez
“Jungle Protector,” by Spokane photographer Tabor Cote and model Taylor Merrill Lunde. “I was inspired by artist Dawid Planeta’s mini people in a jungle series which focused on giant mysterious animals interacting with humans,” Cote said.

Tabor Cote
Samantha Shivvers models in a photo by Jake Donovan. Said Donovan: “My inspiration really came from the cuffs of the dress. It’s more of a robe than a dress and has old-fashioned, 1800s-style cuffs. This unique style inspired Samantha and I to combine elegance with mystery to create what feels like a scene from a fairy tale.”

Jake Donovan
A photo by Gavin James of Deer Park, with model Suzianna Crofoot. Said James: “I ended up going thrifting and to a few local craft stores to find my inspiration. We found the large flower petal ball to place on Suzi’s head.” James credits Alexa Shortell for the makeup and Alexis Jade for the hairstyle.

Gavin James
“I had visited Shadow Falls in North Idaho a few years ago, and, when I saw the dress, I knew the silver color would work perfectly with the color of the waterfall,” said photographer Jason Jakober who worked with model Amy Joy.

Jason Jakober
Photographer Scott Martinez displays a bit of humor. Said Martinez: “Jaden Steven’s dog, Grant, is not a fan of large birds. Amber Dawn’s bird’s name is Coco.”

Scott Martinez
Kaylee Peterson models the dress for photographer Lisa Pipella in a zodiac sign Leo-themed photo. Both model and photographer are both Leos.

Lisa Pipella
The David Bowie of the 1970s and ’80s is the theme of model Amber Blackstock of Spokane and photographer Mike Wolfgram’s photo shoot. A mural of Bowie in the Garland Business District is the backdrop. Wolfgram hails from Saginaw, Mich., and is stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base.

Michael Wolfgram
“Electric Nights,” by Chris Wooley with model Aubrey Shimek Davis. Said Wooley: “During our session, we started experimenting with movement and motion in the dress. One of the images reminded me of the long-running British Sci-Fi TV show “Doctor Who.” I digitally combined the image with a photo of the colorful lights of the Riverfront Park Pavillion, along with other elements to show movement and energy.”

Chris Wooley
John Austin said, “I knew immediately who I wanted to feature as my model. Ilsa is an up-and-coming model and has what it takes to make it big. She’s just graduated high school and with her looks and stature and ease at posing already, she’s ready for prime-time. ... I think Ilsa made the dress look amazing. I hope our bidders agree,” photographer John Austin said of model Ilsa White, both of Spokane. The photo shoot was done on Merlyn’s Comics and Games Building rooftop.

John Austin
Paul Brousseau said he chose “to show off the dress in a little piece of one of our region’s amazing natural areas before it’s spoiled by crowds or development.” He worked with model Mckenzie Loney.

Paul Brousseau
Rachel Fellows of Spokane Valley said her inspiration for the project is “Ziegfeld Girl meets 2021. The color of the dress is a nod to a ‘silver lining’ when thinking about the pandemic, stress and uncertainties of the past year.” Model Nicole Brianna is a Spokane-based dancer, teacher and businesswoman.

Rachel Fellows