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
Steve’s Pan – The People’s Champ
Gary Glennon passed his passion for motorcycling to his son Steve when he was just a toddler. Motorcycling was Gary’s thing, so Steve would help in the garage as maintenance was being done, and Gary brought him along to bike shows. Motorcycles are still some of Steve’s earliest memories. It
Sturgis 2023 – Been There, Done That, NOT!
Unfrickinbelieveable! 43 years going to the Sturgis Rally, and I can never get enough. It keeps changing, and there’s always something new. And it’s not only the rally itself, but also our outlook, and it’s the many ways we choose to get there and back. It would seem most would
Taber Nash’s “1157” and a Balanced Life
To understand “1157”, Taber Nash’s 88 CI custom Shovelhead, you must understand the builder, or at least how Taber’s roots are steeped in punk rock, BMX, and skateboard culture. It’s this attitude that he puts into all his custom builds and that he brought to the custom bike world when