Sheilby Macena is a Haitian-American photographer, born in Florida and currently residing in Oakland, California. Her interest in photography, particularly portraiture, was sparked by her own family albums and the contrast between her family's life in Haiti and her own in the United States. Her background and personal experiences have played a significant role in shaping her artistic vision and approach to storytelling through photography.

Sheilby's photographic work celebrates the human experience by capturing candid moments that communicate the stories, histories, and emotions of her subjects. Her focus on intimacy and authenticity allows her to not only document the present, but also honor the past. Her unique style of storytelling seamlessly blends ethereal delicacy and sharp angularity, encapsulating the complexity and multiplicity inherent in the black experience. Sheilby's photographs serve not only as a reflection of her subjects, but also as a reflection of herself and her own experiences, making her work deeply personal and sincere. Through her photographs, she invites the viewer to connect with the stories and emotions of her subjects, and to consider their own experiences and histories.

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