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
Kully’s Torsion-Bar Equipped Street Tracker
As seen in Hot Bike Magazine Kully Millage, the builder of this 1960 custom Ironhead, was still in high school when he built his first custom bike. Coming from a racing background, he wasn’t even into street bikes when he took it upon himself to complete what he describes as
Mooneyes – When Yokohama Becomes the Center of the Bike World
What is motorcycling, if not an incredible way to experience the world? I’ll bet this was a big part of why many of you started, and continue, to ride. We are out there, our senses heightened, experiencing how the temperature drops several degrees as we ride across a stream or
Born Free Texas – Who Says the Lone Star State Can’t Go Organic!
People are already pulling in and setting up camp for the third annual iteration of Born Free Texas, but there is still time to adjust your plans and get there before the party kicks into high gear. This incredible event took the best ingredients from bike gatherings nationwide and created