EP #8 - From Wedding Photography to Historical Dioramas and the Art of Aging Gracefully

Euwan Godfrey

Ever wondered how a photographer evolves from capturing wedding moments to building intricate historical dioramas? In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented Todd Gieg, who shares his journey from the stigma of wedding photography in the 80s to embracing the transformative digital age. Now at 71, Todd's story is one of resilience and passion as he opens up about his current focus on portraiture and the physical challenges of a long career in photography. But Todd's creativity doesn't stop there; he takes us behind the scenes of his personal project—a historically accurate model railroad from 1895, crafted with love and inspired by his son's childhood fascination with trains.
Todd’s narrative is not just about his artistic ventures but also about the art of aging gracefully. He speaks candidly about his fears of losing dexterity and eyesight, the emotional toll of losing loved ones, and how he maintains meaningful friendships across various age groups. Yet, amid these concerns, his loving nature and passion for his hobbies shine through, revealing a life lived passionately and authentically. Join us for this heartfelt conversation, as Todd’s story offers inspiring insights into maintaining joy and creativity throughout the years.
Todd Gieg
Photographer, Diorama & Miniature Model Builder
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https://www.facebook.com/todd.gieg/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8MDd0rYvgI
https://teen.gwnews.com/articles/railroad-history-in-miniature
https://itemlive.com/2024/01/17/keeping-track-of-lynns-model-citizen/
https://www.gettyimages.in/detail/news-photo/todd-gieg-works-on-his-railroad-diorama-in-his-studio-in-news-photo/1125879212
https://wzlx.iheart.com/content/2023-09-25-from-3-months-to-20-years-lynn-man-creates-massachusetts-railroad-model/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/labor-of-love-artist-todd-gieg-continues-work-on-his-diorama-to-recreate-the-long-gone-railroad-from-lynn-to-east-boston-1660841877/40932515
https://www.yelp.com/biz/todd-gieg-photography-lynn

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1. Artist Talks Photography and Diorama Project (00:00:00)

2. The Art of Aging and Friendship (00:14:56)

3. Community Business Promotion on Podcast (00:30:30)