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
Emergin’ Virgin – Coming out Custom
“Emergin’ Virgin – Coming out Custom,” as the name of my Motorcycles as Art exhibition at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip this year, may have confused some. “Virgin,” as I used it, simply refers to the one thing each of the custom bike builders and artists in the show had in
Kool Miller Lite – Something Different or Off the Wall
Arlin Fatland has owned and operated his famous 2-Wheelers chopper parts and accessory store in Denver, Colorado, for 52-years. (He also owns/runs a second store in Sturgis and owned one in Daytona for 35-years.) This Octogenarian has been into bikes for more years than most of you reading this have
New School – Sick Sycles Run to Kernville
Much of my time seems to be spent photographing events with thousands, if not tens of thousands of bikers, so it’s refreshing when I can join a smaller, more intimate group as I did with Al Korff’s Sick Sycles Run to Kernville. I first got wind of this “below the