Scott Windiz

Scott Richard Windiz (November 29, 1936 - September 15, 2001) was a professional photographer who worked for "Playboy" magazine for 30 years.

Windiz started taking photos during a stint in the United States Air Force, and eventually attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. In 1971 he joined "Playboy" as a freelance photographer. His first "Playboy" Playmate was Carol O'Neal, for the July 1972 issue. In all he photographed 91 Playmates, including Shannon Tweed, Kimberley Conrad, Erika Eleniak, Kelly Monaco and Karen McDougal.

Windiz also photographed many covers for "Playboy", as well as several celebrities, including adult film star Marilyn Chambers. He died on September 15, 2001 in Chicago after a long illness.