"Beautiful Work."

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"A truly sensitive artist that makes all Filipino proud and enriched."

"Top Centennial Photographer and Patriot!"

"A man who has superb talent and immense depth... A great Filipino who deserves honor and recognition worldwide!"

"Another reason for filipinos to be proud."

"A great Filipino talent."

"You have no idea how long I have admired your photography."

"It has been an honor and pleasure to have been photographed by the best - Rupert Jacinto."

"This will be a part of our historical celebrations honoring our heros."

"Rupert, the Magnificent, Passionate, Global Photographer the Philippines is certainly proud of. You've evolved to be such an artist your country can truly be proud of!"

"You are a true artist - a great maestro of photography who has already earned a niche in photographic history."

"Master of his craft - outstanding example of devotion to his work and excellence in its results. More flashbulbs!"

"A talented and gifted craftsman... You demonstrate the vitality of Filipino talent."

"You do have a very special talent making people more beautiful."

"A noted talent in your profession."

"All along, we have admired your very artistic abilities in photography."

"...from the moment I met you, I felt very relaxed, as if you have been a very close friend."

"To Rupert who makes the years disappear."

"It's a pleasure to pose for your valuable pictures. Greeting from a scuptor and an admirer of your work."

"What a treat to pose and ham it up for you... We understand each other so well you should become a painter and I should do more photos (including of you!) I've admired your work all over the great cities of the world... Bravo!"

"Finally - I get a chance to be photographed by you."

"No wonder you're well known, because you're an excellent artist. I am very proud of your work."

"My very talented friend and artist."

"From artist to another artist in another medium."

"Here I am looking forward to the next millennium looking my best because you photographed me."

"I have always been an admirer of yours."

"I feel your positive spirit and I of course understand what's behind your success!"

"To work with artists is always exciting because their fantasies never end, making this world so magnifico!"

"The best of wishes to the Best Photo Artist I've known."

"Our National Artist in modern photography."

"Your work as an artist - photographer is laudable and great."

"Without question other than your gift and eye for taking beautiful photographs - you have the magic to capture Filipinos in their many faces."

"... the talent and patience of Rupert... in your gathering of notables."

"It's such a pleasure and honor to be photographed by an artist like Rupert - he has the 'golden eye' for expressions and feelings."

"A truly great artist with such a sensitivity to his subjects."

"Rupert has been the original fashion photographer and I'm glad I've been part of your original line-up since way back... Congratulations to the Richard Avedon of the Philippines!"

"Isang Ala-ala kay Rupert Jacinto ni Levi Celerio."

"My respect and admiration for you and your art. There should be a National Artist for Photography and you will top it."

"Great Fun"

"A great experience to work with you..."

"How great it is to be able to feel and experience your sensitive artistry... with awe, admiration..."

"What a great artist you are."

"To see the Filipino through your eyes... and to be part of this 'era' as you and only you can record it - what a glorious treat!"

"From artist to another artist, congratulations for elevating photography into a real work of art."

"To be captured on film by a respected artist is indeed an honor."

"...not only meet, but be photographed by you, of whom I have heard so much about and whose exhibits I have gone to."

"Isang Ala-ala kay Rupert Jacinto ni Levi Celerio."

"Thank you for choosing me to be included in your 'Obra Maestra.'"

"Being with you here today will be one of the highlights of my life, i.e., it is my first 'Filipina' portrait done by you, a world class renowned artist. I recall many years ago seeing your exhibit at the Center in New York and admired your work... am awed, impressed and applaud your project for truly capturing the Filipino Spirit."

"Your reputation as a top artist of international standards preceded our meeting."

"Elegant Expressions of our society."

"A great artist and a great photographer!"

"You charm all your subjects."

"An accomplished artist and photographer I consider myself lucky to have been a model of his from the early days."

"Now I understand how you are able to draw out everyone's inner glow."

"...first time I have enjoyed having my pictures taken - it was actually fun."

"...someone who relishes and delights in making a beautiful world."

"Many years from now, we will look back to this day and say "wasn't it good we did this?" We thank you for giving us your artistry and for giving us a moment in time with our family."

"To be photographed by a great talent and artist is a dream come true."

"I am fascinated with the way the famous Rupert Jacinto has taken my photograph, together with all my daughters."

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"To an artist friend, Rupert, with my highest esteem and admiration."

"I'm impressed by all the hard work! Little wonder the photos are so beautiful!"

"... who photographs people to make them immortal."

"With esteem and good wishes for more photo-art works."

"I was truly awed and impressed at the manner you took my pictures. As the subject, I was feeling thoroughly relaxed - which a subject ought to be - while you were thinking up and envisioning the most flattering angles. I am really indeed fortunate to have seen a really inspired professional photographer doing his thing. I'm certain in the years to come you will scale even higher and greater heights."

"Thank you for contributing your special eye, your sense of beauty to the Centennial. Aren't we fortunate it's happening in our lifetime!"

"I've always admired your work and proud that you are a Filipino."

"You are a true artist and we wish you continued success, if that still be possible - you have reached the pinnacle!"

"... how beautiful to have you as an artist photographer in my Cafe Orfeo, a habitat of artists and poets."

"With extreme pleasure and all my admiration!"

"Easily the most eminent foto artist of our time!"

"... you're truly a master of your craft."

"You're the only one who can do this - the book, and getting me and my girls in one happy happy portrait!"

"It's a pleasure to be shot by you - many, many times."

"... an amiable face that makes your subjects willingly submit themselves to you. More than your 'high tech' equipment, it's your humanity that transcends life and art."

"Truly a gifted WORLD CLASS Artist, Talent, and Gentleman!"

"All the more now I appreciate these glimpses into our past with all its color and spectacle. There are so many things we take for granted and fail to truly relish - like our history, heritage, and culture. Your Centennial Portrait Collection certainly jolts us into a new perspective of the way we were, the way our forebears were."

"'Working' with you proves a photographer needs more than craft and skill to be good - he needs human-ess to make his subjects smile. And you did."

"Our hats off to one artist who is so very creative, very world-class and very Filipino!"

"True freedom is knowing that your own true beauty shines before a Rupert Jacinto camera!"

"... hard-to-beat world class photographer. Bravo to a great photographer."