Boogs Rosales is a photographer and filmmaker based in the Philippines. Boogs specializes in filming marine wildlife for natural history and travel programs, with a strong focus on conservation and education. His work has been aired on major global media platforms like Netflix, National Geographic Channel, and the Discovery Channel, and has been featured in numerous print and online publications. Notably, he produced and directed the documentary 'Dahican’, which earned a finalist spot in the People & Nature - Short Form Category at the prestigious 2023 Jackson Wild Media Awards, regarded as the Oscars of natural history filmmaking. In 2024, the film was also celebrated as an Official Selection at the highly regarded Wildscreen Festival in Bristol, UK.

A scuba diver for 15 years, he has extensive experience diving and filming in diverse environments, ranging from the warm waters of the Coral Triangle in Southeast Asia to the Mexican subtropics in the Eastern Pacific. As part of his advocacy, Boogs leads expertly guided diving expeditions to places with rare and unique marine life, where he can share his experience with others while emphasizing the importance of preserving these fragile ecosystems.

Boogs is an Associate Fellow for the esteemed International League of Conservation Photographers, a fellowship of the world’s top Nature and Wildlife Photographers and Filmmakers.

Licenses & Qualifications:

PADI Divemaster
TDI Sidemount Diver, Advanced Nitrox Diver,
and Decompression Procedures Diver
AIDA 2 Freediver
CAAP Certified Drone Operator