Whitney: Tribute to an Icon

Whitney Houston’s extraordinary voice made her a star. Her beauty, style, and spirit made her an icon.

In this magnificent collection, more than twenty of the world’s top photographers have joined together to celebrate the brilliant woman they were privileged to capture through their camera lenses. These photographs are a testament to Whitney’s dazzling physical presence, but they also remind us that she was a multidimensional woman: powerful, vulnerable, commanding, enchanting, thoughtful, bewitching . . . and absolutely unforgettable—a singer whose smile was as bright and true as her voice.

Curated by renowned photographer Randee St. Nicholas, these images, which span thirty years of Whitney Houston’s career, are a fitting tribute to a legendary recording artist, style icon, and devoted mother, who touched millions of lives by doing what she loved.

Pat Houston, Whitney’s sister-in-law and close friend, was also her longtime manager. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Randee St. Nicholas is one of the music and entertainment industries’ most acclaimed portrait photographers. She photographed Whitney Houston numerous times throughout her career and directed the music video for “I'm Every Woman.” She lives in Los Angeles.

Clive Davis is the Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music. He has worked with innumerable musical stars and media personalities. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he attended New York University and Harvard Law School.