Alana Abel was born in 1987 in New York City to parents Florence Sykes and Ivan Abel. She also has an older sister, Ingrid, who appears in her work from time to time.
Education:
St. John's University
Sept 2004 - January 2009
Major : Creative Photography
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
International Center of Photography
Sept 2007 - June 2008
School of Documentary and Photojournalism
Brooklyn Technical High School
Sept 2000 - June 2004
Major : Industrial Design
Track Team; PSAL City Champion Pole Vault
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