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
Laconia Motorcycle Week: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary
Laconia Motorcycle Week was ramping up to its recent 100th anniversary for years. It’s been discussed and written about as a historical moment in the motorcycle world, the first motorcycle rally to reach a centennial anniversary. (Definitely in America and worldwide when you consider the Isle of Mann was organized
Dreams Do Become Reality: Brandon Keene’s “Showtime” Shovelhead
Brandon Keene dreamed of building motorcycles his whole life, but it wasn’t until 2010 that, while working his full-time job as a carpenter, he started customizing motorcycles on the side just for fun. In 2015, things started to change when his Dad offered him a 1967 Triumph to use as
“Twist-Her,” From a Book of Dreams
Some custom bike builders are better mechanics and engineers than artists with an understanding of style, shape, and form, while others are the other way around. Then there are builders like Steve Broyles, who is so good at both sides of this equation. Steve is a master mechanic and fabricator