About Mikelangelo Photography

Michael Heliker

Back in the 1900s—yes, before smartphones took over—I started photography as a way to collect reference images for my art studies. Armed with film and a dark room, I discovered a love for photography that just wouldn’t let me go (even though I tried).

Now, I’ve channeled that obsession into capturing everything from roaring motorsports and elegant dressage to still life and portraiture. And because I enjoy a challenge, I’ve also ventured into the world of digital magic—graphic design, composite images, and custom edits—because, you know, reality is sometimes overrated.