The untimely passing of the renowned celebrity photographer Raymund Isaac on September 4 has led to the mourning of the entertainment and showbiz industry.
The unfortunate news was reportedly confirmed by Edward Isaac, Raymund's younger brother, to his Facebook friends.
On July 24, the local celebrity photographer revealed that he was hospitalized due to COVID-19 in San Francisco and was rushed to the California Pacific Medical Center due to his lowering oxygen levels.
Since his death, several local celebrities, personalities, and colleagues have paid their tributes and have expressed sympathies to the fallen celebrity photographer on social media.
The late premier celebrity photography icon and visual artist had the opportunity to work with some of the biggest personalities in Philippine showbiz such as Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Angel Locsin, Agot Isidro, Xian Lim, and many more.
Let us all remember the great craft of Raymund Isaac and take a look at these local celebrities who had the opportunity to work with late photography icon in this gallery.
Kapuso TV host and celebrity mom Camille Prats-Yambao shares one of her beautiful photoshoots taken by Raymund Isaac and wrote, “Through the eyes of @raymundisaac. Rest in peace in God's loving arms."
Local politician Kiko Pangilinan shares that Raymund Isaac used to take his family's annual Christmas photos and uploads a few of these snapshots in honor of the late photographer.
Actress Angel Locsin paid a loving tribute to Raymund Isaac and shared some of her showbiz photos that were taken by the late celebrity photographer.
Kapuso star Gabbi Garcia shares a boomerang clip from one of her shoots with the late celebrity photographer. She writes, “Rest in peace, sir Raymund.”
Actress-singer Sarah Geronimo recalls a good memory with the late Raymund Isaac and shares their photo, which was taken after her photoshoot for a home appliance brand. She pens, “This photo was taken after our photoshoot for Hanabishi. Mag promote daw kami ng unified concert.. Namamalimos daw kami dyan at gutom."
Kapuso actress Kylie Padilla posts one of her gorgeous photos from the perspective of the late premier celebrity photographer. “Through your eyes Raymund. Rip thank you for everything,” she shares.
Veteran actress Agot Isidro remembers the fallen photography icon Raymund Isaac by sharing some of her photoshoot takes that were photographed by the latter. “I will miss you @raymundisaac,” she shares.
Celebrity mom Chesca Kramer reminisces the good memories she had with the late celebrity photographer, who captured some of her childhood photos as well as her childrens' shoots. She writes, “From when I was a little kid up until I had my own kids. So many beautiful photos captured by you and so many memories made with you, @raymundisaac. We will all miss you.”
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach shares a throwback photo of herself during her very first project with a beauty brand, which was taken by Raymund Isaac. “Our very first.. February 2001. Thank you, @raymundisaac. I will miss you dearly.”
New Kapuso actor pays his tribute to the deceased celebrity photographer and shares some behind-the-scenes takes of one of his shoots. “He shot all our BDO campaign and made everyone closer together. It was no longer a company, photographer, artist relationship. He transformed our shoots into a playground where I can just be myself. We became a family,” his post reads.
Broadway singer Lea Salonga paid tribute to her friend photographer Raymund Isaac, "I love you, Raymund, and thank you for your kindness through the years." In this photo, Lea and Raymund were joined by the former's daughter Nicole.
'Pepito Manaloto' actor Kokoy De Santos (second from right) posts a group photo with the late Raymund Isaac (second from left). The picture was taken during their shoot for promotional photos of his and Elijah Canlas's (middle) film 'Gameboys: The Movie.' Also in this photo were 'Gameboys' director Ivan Payawal (left) and IdeaFirst Company president Perci Intalan (right).