Updates

Keep posted on the latest developments, news, upcoming events, podcasts, multicasts and more!

Back from Sturgis

Michael set up his annual exhibition and shot all the bikes in the studio beforehand. These are all online now under Exhibitions and Bikes / 2020

Multicast, Every Tuesday

Women on the Salt! Laura Klock with her daughters Erika and Karlee on the “Coast-to-Coast” Tues (9pm EST) multicast I co-host w/Cris Sommer-Simmons. Tuesday, 8/24 on the Cycle Source Media network.

Next Event

Due to recent rotator cuff surgery September 1 (and COVID postponements), Michael will unfortunately be missing some events he was really looking forward to. Stay tuned.

About the Site

Learn more about Michael Lichter and find out how he went from be-bop drummer to the leading custom motorcycle and biker lifestyle photographer. Check out the Limited Editions gallery and find out more about how to become a collector. You can use the buttons above or click the following links to see custom motorcycles and biker events from around the world.

About Michael
Limited Editions
Notables
Check out these galleries. A full section of motorcycle notables coming soon!
Doobie Brothers
Featured images from last several years shooting the Doobie Brothers
Bean're
Everyone know Bean’re. We’ve been together all over the world.
Ola Stenegard
Ola Stenegard has been at Indian since 2018. Our paths have crossed worldwide.
MAA and more
After an exhibit of Michael’s photography in Dublin, Ireland was boycotted by the league of decency in 1981, he took a 30-year break from displaying his work. Watch what he’s done in the years since, including 18 years of curating the Motorcycles as Art exhibition.
Featured Bikes
Hawke Lawshe’s Blue Shovelhead
Takatoshi Suzuki’s Shovelhead
Featured Events
The Motorcycle Chase
Siberia: Baikal Mile

Updates

Keep posted on where Michael is headed, what he has been shooting, and what he's involved with.

Michael's Next Event-Born Free June '22

Sean and Michael will be heading to SoCal for another Born Free Show June 25-27. This is one of our favorite events of the year with amazing bikes, people, and fun. Don't forget Biltwell's Peoples Champ competition on Friday! Have you checked out Michael's coverage of 6-past shows here in the Events Galleries section of the site? 

"Lichter Notes" on the Dennis Kirk Blog

Did you know Michael has had his own section on the Dennis Kirk Blog since April 2021 where he has posted more than 20 long form features on events and bikes, and in-depth profiles on personalities like Billy Lane, Oliver Peck, Danger Dan and Teach? It's been a pleasure working with the good people at Dennis Kirk, and don't forget, when you need some parts right now, THEY SHIP TODAY!!!

BACK IN PRINT - Classic Easyriders

Have you been checking out the print edition of Classic Easyriders Magazine? I've been photographing all of the cover models since its release in December as well as 60+ pp of photography every month. Please consider subscribing today.

About the Site

Learn more about Michael Lichter and find out how he went from bee-bop drummer to the leading custom motorcycle and biker lifestyle photographer. Check out the Limited Editions gallery and find out more about how to become a collector. You can use the buttons above or click the following links to see custom motorcycles and biker events from around the world.

Notables
Check out these galleries. A full section of motorcycle notables coming soon!
About Michael
Limited Editions
Doobie Brothers
Featured images from last several years shooting the Doobie Brothers
Bean're
Everyone know Bean’re. We’ve been together all over the world.
Ola Stenegard
Ola Stenegard has been at Indian since 2018. Our paths have crossed worldwide.
MAA and more
After an exhibit of Michael’s photography in Dublin, Ireland was boycotted by the league of decency in 1981, he took a 30-year break from displaying his work. Watch what he’s done in the years since, including 18 years of curating the Motorcycles as Art exhibition.
Featured Bikes
Hawke Lawshe’s Blue Shovelhead
Featured Events
The Motorcycle Chase
Takatoshi Suzuki’s Shovelhead
Siberia: Baikal Mile
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Michael Lichter Photography is a commercial photography business in Boulder, Colorado specializing in all aspects of motorcycling, particularly custom bikes and the biker lifestyle.

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