Stephen Wayda "The Most Published Photographer In Playboy History"

Stephen Wayda worked as a Playboy photographer for 30 years and shot with everyone, in and out of Playboy. But, his numerous shoots with Pamela Anderson have to be considered his most famous or what he's best known for. Pam made her way onto a lot of Playboy covers and Stephen was there, behind the lens.

Stephen grew up as a "news man"  in the Salt Lake City area, working as a newspaper reporter. Stephen tells Brian and Victoria all about his beginnings and how he got his foot in the door at Playboy. He's a self-proclaimed "cowboy and rancher" at heart. Stephen will tell us that he's not a "traditional photographer" but maybe that's what sets his work apart. Not too bad for a guy who would go on to work with Jack Nicholson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Denzel Washington and many of Playboy's finest, including Miss January '96. 

Stephen recalls his first night at The Playboy Mansion. Let's just say he didn't meet Mr. Hefner the most conventional way. Do you count seeing a silhouette as meeting someone? You'll have to listen to that story! Stephen also shot part of Victoria's pictorial but Victoria remembers how Stephen kept getting interrupted by a certain Playmate that made red bathing suits famous. Speaking of that certain someone, Stephen was there when the romance started with Tommy Lee and even took some legendary photos of Pam in her "after glow", as Victoria likes to say. 

One episode was never going to be enough for Stephen so he'll be back for part two. More stories of "PAMdemonium" and an amazing story about his shoot with Kim Kardashian, right before her popularity went to another stratosphere! To see his amazing work, please visit https://stephenwayda.com/ and take a look at some of the stars he's worked with. Also, check out his Makers Place to see more and even buy some of his amazing art. https://makersplace.com/stephenwayda/gallery/created/90s-icons-seen-in-a-new-age...And the Mayhem continues! 🤟