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
Justin’s Holy Roller
Justin McNeely has had fuel coursing through his veins since he started racing 4-wheel ATVs when he was five (he’s almost 40 now). These traits may have been genetic since, as a baby, Justin was going to races to watch his uncle drag race cars, and in the 1950s, way
The Friends Chopper Throwdown: Camaraderie at its best
So, what drives a group of guys spread out across the country, each extremely busy with work and family, to throw down a crazy amount of time, energy, and money, on the challenge of building a new custom bike just for the sake of it? The answer is simple –
Period Correct – the Paul Yaffe Dennis Kirk Give-Away FXLR
FXRs are on fire! We’ve all seen amazing custom creations built on this proven platform of the past. They are entered in performance and FXR bike shows all over the country. A plethora of parts and accessories are available to dress them up, as well as re-pop frames that will