Michigan man finds inspiration in Leelanau

  • Kenneth Gomez, an author and photographer who has spent over half his life in Leelanau County, stands near the waters in a photograph captured by his wife, Lisa. Courtesy photo
    Kenneth Gomez, an author and photographer who has spent over half his life in Leelanau County, stands near the waters in a photograph captured by his wife, Lisa. Courtesy photo
  • Michigan man finds inspiration in Leelanau
    Michigan man finds inspiration in Leelanau
Author, musician, and photographer Kenneth Gomez may not have lived in Leelanau County his entire life, but having lived here for 40 years now, the northern Michigan community has become a part of his identity and its environment woven into his creative processes. Gomez grew up in a small coastal community in Phippsburg, Maine, but moved to Leelanau County at 32 years old in 1983 and has stayed…

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