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
1990s Sturgis: The Big Bang
KA-BOOM! That’s what happened all around the world in the 1990s—from technology, to the economy, to the arts, the pace accelerated. It was a prosperous time for the USA, and much of the world. It was the decade in which the World Wide Web came into everyday use, and we
TMMR Recap: Busting Out in Tennessee
Sean and I made it! This event was our first real outing in almost 15-months, and to say we enjoyed being out with friends, seeing fantastic bikes, Tennessee, the change of scenery (Sean’s first time there!), the energy and smiles on all the faces would be the understatement of the
Sturgis and the ’80s
As I see it, the history of Sturgis is the history of our motorcycle subculture, and our subculture tells the bigger story of our country’s history. It shows in the fashions, the trends, the economic ups and downs as well as the politics. This may be more obvious in the