Jayel Aheram
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Jayel Aheram was born in a United States Navy installation in Alaska, but grew up in different cities around the Pacific Rim as his father’s regular change-of-stations led his family through frequent moves. From Hawaii and the Philippines, to Japan and California, much of Jayel Aheram’s childhood (and then adulthood) was spent getting acquainted to new people, experiences, and cultures.
His education started in Saint Columban’s College in the Philippines, before languishing in the public schools in the United States. Respite came when he graduated from Zama American High School in Japan. After working for a year in Japan, he enlisted in the military while in Guam where he soon found himself in the middle of Al-Anbar, Iraq.
It was during his deployment to Iraq that Jayel Aheram found his talent and passion for photography. What started out as a mere hobby to complement his blogging turned into a lifelong fascination for beauty in the still. In March 2009, while still in Iraq, his work was featured by Rosie O’Donnell on her website introducing his works to thousands of new fans. Since then, his work has been internationally published; featured on the cover of various magazines and a best- selling book; featured in newspapers, major blogs, and televisions venues; and featured in independent music videos. In February 2008, he had his first solo exhibition at IncredibleArtist.com where it was met with critical and popular acclaim.
He is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps and stationed in a very warm and unfriendly place in Southern California.
Between training, field operations, and deployments, he likes reading, writing, and playing text-based multi-user dungeons (MUDs).
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