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
The One Show – Lots of Character, Always New and Different
“Been down that road!” You hear this (both literally and figuratively) from people who say they’ve been to a show before and don’t have the gumption to go back. But shows change, and if they don’t, they simply wither and die. The One Motorcycle Show is an excellent case in
Nick Pensabene’s “Today Chopper” – For the Love of It
Nick Pensebene has been building bikes since he got out of high school at 18 and bought his first Harley. He bolted on all the accessories he could, but that wasn’t enough. He wanted to showcase his personal style, so very quickly, he found an old ’68 XLCH Sportster to
The “Fresno Flyer”
Joe Petruzzi wasn’t the first to make a water-cooled Harley-Davidson Knucklehead, but many think he was the best. Dale Drake actually came up with the idea earlier when he realized the advantages of converting air-cooled Knucklehead engines to water-cooling in that new breed of racecar, the “midget.” It took the