About Michael
Michael Lichter is one of the most iconic photographers in motorcycle culture, known for capturing the spirit of the biker lifestyle for over four decades. He’s been riding and shooting since the late ’70s—starting out on his ’71 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead, which he still owns today.
His big break came in 1979, when Easyriders magazine began publishing his work. By 1981, he was shooting at Sturgis for them, a tradition that continues to this day. Over the years, he’s photographed everything from custom bike builders to legendary motorcycle rallies, while also building a career as a commercial photographer for major brands.
Michael’s work has taken him across the world and into over 1,000 published features. His deep roots in the scene and sharp photographic eye give him
rare insight into the people and machines that define motorcycle culture.
To learn more about Michael and see more of his work, visit his website: lichterphoto.com
About Michael
Michael Lichter is one of the most iconic photographers in motorcycle culture, known for capturing the spirit of the biker lifestyle for over four decades. He’s been riding and shooting since the late ’70s—starting out on his ’71 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead, which he still owns today.
His big break came in 1979, when Easyriders magazine began publishing his work. By 1981, he was shooting at Sturgis for them, a tradition that continues to this day. Over the years, he’s photographed everything from custom bike builders to legendary motorcycle rallies, while also building a career as a commercial photographer for major brands.
Michael’s work has taken him across the world and into over 1,000 published features. His deep roots in the scene and sharp photographic eye give him
rare insight into the people and machines that define motorcycle culture.
To learn more about Michael and see more of his work, visit his website: lichterphoto.com
Lichter's Blogs
On the Prowl in Bisbee
Are you on the Prowl for the next great bike event? Are you searching for the perfect chopper show and party? Well, here’s your ticket. I’m referring to a fantastic motorcycle street party that started in 2015, the Howl and Prowl. At its inception, this Bisbee, Arizona event attracted mostly
Garage Builds – An Unrecognized Folk Art?
What a great idea – a program to celebrate “garage builders,” and that’s it. A series of “Garage Build” custom bike shows presented by Dennis Kirk date back to 2018 in Sturgis and Daytona, as well as the dedicated Garage Build website that went live around the same time. It
“Choices” – Jeremy Valentine’s Panhead Bobber (And He’s Made the Right Ones)
For some, motorcycling isn’t a choice. It’s in their DNA and courses through their blood. Jeremy Valentine is such a case in point. His parents split up by the time he was seven, and his dad Joe, being in the military, was gone for much of his upbringing and then