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
Sons of Speed, Racing for the X-Factor, or Just a Big Smile
Sons of Speed, the vintage outlaw racing series inspired by early 20th-century board-track motorcycle racing, has been in the public mind since it was first staged in 2017. However, the seed from which this concept was born goes back much further. It was the brainchild of Billy Lane, who first
It’s a Shop, It’s a Club, It’s a Style! No – It’s PDF
Surely, you are familiar with the acronym “PDF” when you see it in an email. You will likely click on its icon knowing a document will open, even if you aren’t aware that it stands for “Portable Document Format.” For this article and anyone interested in custom motorcycles and custom
Passion – The Heart of Verona’s Motor Bike Expo
Italy is all about Passion! Italians don’t just have hobbies or interests – they have passions. They don’t just like food; they’re passionate about it. They’re all in, all the time! And this is why I love, or I should say, why I’m so passionate about Italy. This is also