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
Kevin “Teach” Baas, an inspiration
“You need a nickname, and it’s going to be Teach.” So said someone at an early Rockingham Smokeout after learning Kevin Baas was probably the first high school shop teacher to offer an actual chopper class to his students. And that’s how “Teach” has been known in the motorcycle world
Born Free 12 – The Reunion
So many great bikes, so many familiar faces! Of course, Born Free is a bike show and one of the best in the world at that. But for me and so many others, it is also a well-deserved reunion. With the show canceled due to Covid in 2020, and then
Plan B – Billy Lane rebuilds in Tennessee
As the proverb goes, “the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray.” I deal with this daily, and I have a hunch you do as well. Before my travel shoots, there are the travel arrangements to be made and a schedule to be built. There are builders to