Jericho Rosales. Photo by Borgy Angeles
At the Vogue Man Launch Party last Thursday evening, photographer Borgy Angeles could be found at the bar ordering drinks, draped over the arms of his friends, dancing by the center stage, chatting outside on the balcony, or pointing a camera at guests doing all of those things.
He was equipped, of course, with a camera, excited about the photo diary he’d been asked to do. But it didn’t have a flash, producing photos that had a film-like quality, slightly grainy due to The Peak Bar’s dim, mood lighting. His subjects are properly framed within that hazy glow; out of the three “photo diarists” that evening, including Karl King Aguña and Joseph Bermudez, Borgy was the only one to frequently take guests aside to pose for his camera. This is a quality that Vogue Philippines fashion director Pam Quiñones noted about him during their on-ground shoots: a keen awareness of mood and composition. As his photo diary shows, he likes capturing his subjects candidly, but if given the choice, will properly frame them for a shot.
Below, find Borgy’s photo diary from the Vogue Man Launch Party, featuring shots that, in feeling, filter out all the noise.
Vogue Man editor Danyl Geneciran. Photo by Borgy Angeles1/25“Congratulations, Danyl!”
Nadine Lustre. Photo by Borgy Angeles2/25“Was too shy to approach Nadine, so here’s the best I can do”
Photo by Borgy Angeles3/25
Photo by Borgy Angeles4/25“Patiently waiting for my drink”
Model Julian Rodriguez. Photo by Borgy Angeles5/25“My fave: Julian!”
Julian Rodriguez and Lyn Alumno. Photo by Borgy Angeles6/25
Vogue Man June 2024 cover star Paolo Roldan. Photo by Borgy Angeles7/25“The cover star”
Model Craig Uy. Photo by Borgy Angeles8/25“Also my fave: Craig!”
Billboard Philippines editor-in-chief Bret Jackson. Photo by Borgy Angeles9/25“I kind of forced Bret to take this photo”
Vogue Man editor Danyl Geneciran. Photo by Borgy Angeles10/25“Quick social battery recharge!”
Photo by Borgy Angeles11/25
LA Aguinaldo. Photo by Borgy Angeles12/25
Jericho Rosales. Photo by Borgy Angeles13/25“Jericho was getting pulled left and right by people, so this was the best I got!”
Chris Tantoco and Gio Panlilio. Photo by Borgy Angeles14/25“Saying hi from afar! Hi Chris and Gio!”
Photo by Borgy Angeles15/25
Zild Benitez and Elijah Canlas. Photo by Borgy Angeles16/25
Vogue Philippines fashion assistant Neil de Guzman and designer Nicolo Perez. Photo by Borgy Angeles17/25“Neil and Nicolo”
Photo by Borgy Angeles18/25
Stylist David Milan. Photo by Borgy Angeles19/25“The one and only David Milan”
Paolo Roldan and Vogue Philippines beauty editor Joyce Oreña. Photo by Borgy Angeles20/25“Joyce and Paolo”
LA Aguinaldo. Photo by Borgy Angeles21/25“Grabbed LA from across the venue—had to take a pic of this look!”
Photo by Borgy Angeles22/25“Cute moment!”
Musician Jason Dhakal. Photo by Borgy Angeles23/25“And, of course! Reunited with my good Judy!”
Stylist Lyn Alumno. Photo by Borgy Angeles24/25“Lyn serving looks!”
Photo by Borgy Angeles25/25
As told to Chelsea Sarabia. Additional reporting by Ticia Almazan.
