{"id":1789,"date":"2024-12-29T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu.shop.wacom.eu\/us\/?p=1789"},"modified":"2025-01-06T17:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T01:02:08","slug":"adding-magic-to-photos-with-allison-olivia-moon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/adding-magic-to-photos-with-allison-olivia-moon\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding magic to photos with Allison Olivia Moon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note: this blog post originally published in 2019; some links could be outdated. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/wacomedu\/status\/1714330364662202370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this recent collab<\/a> Wacom did with Moon in 2023, and for their most recent content check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@allisonoliviamoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tik Tok<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allisonoliviamoon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allison Olivia Moon<\/a> enjoys documenting life and capturing its fleeting magical and beautiful moments. She's a modern-day artist and content producer who's inspired by nature, magic, and fashion. Living in New York City makes it easy to find interesting subjects, situations, and settings to photograph. And she\u2019s always sharing her day\u2019s finds on her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/allisonoliviamoon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/allisonomoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"931\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.26.07-PM-1.png\" alt=\"Allison Olivia Moon Image 1\" class=\"wp-image-1808\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.26.07-PM-1.png 750w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.26.07-PM-1-480x596.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 750px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"944\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.26.15-PM.png\" alt=\"Allison Olivia Moon Image 2 Tea\" class=\"wp-image-1806\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.26.15-PM.png 752w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.26.15-PM-480x603.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 752px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.24.33-PM.png\" alt=\"Allison Olivia Moon Image 3 Plants\" class=\"wp-image-1803\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.24.33-PM.png 756w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.24.33-PM-480x606.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 756px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allison is a curious, dreamy observer who loves to imagine the world just a little bit different, and her photo editing chops help her add magic to the mundane.\u00a0She recently reviewed our new Intuos Pro Small while retouching one of her photos. Check out the video below and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/runallyrun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">follow her on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Allison Olivia Moon Editing Her Photos Using the NEW Wacom Intuos Pro Small \u2728\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZmzSd0VceqY?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We met Allison at the 2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.societyillustrators.org\/mocca-arts-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MoCCA Arts Festival<\/a> when she had beautiful bright red hair. She shared how she\u2019d been using Wacom tablets for years to work on her photos. She let us ask her some questions to find out more about her art and her career, and we hope you enjoy getting to know her as much as we did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We know you\u2019re a content maker, but you obviously have an affinity for photography and retouching \u2013 how\/when did this begin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s hard to pinpoint when it exactly happened\u2014 I grew up around photography, and I\u2019ve always loved art but didn\u2019t really take too much interest in it until I started posting food pictures on my Instagram. It was very simple, just showing what I ate that day and any recipes I came up with. Who doesn\u2019t love food photography? I liked sharing bits about my life, and eventually, I started showing more of myself in photos. I always loved when photos looked a little magical, so I taught myself how to incorporate that element into my own work. It took off from there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are your favorite tools and programs to use, and why?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photoshop and Lightroom. I\u2019ve always referred to Photoshop as my oven to \u201cbake that perfect photo\u201d and since using Lightroom, I call that the sauce. I think they go hand in hand together. I do my edits on Photoshop and then bring it over to Lightroom for the final touches and colors. I like having complete control when it comes to my photos, from placement to colors, so it\u2019s why I don\u2019t use mobile apps. I also use the Wacom Intuos Pro Small to draw on different elements that I want in my photos. Having a stylus pen further helps in control, and it\u2019s much easier on the hand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You have a very consistent aesthetic throughout your work \u2013 how would you define your style?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, thank you! That makes me so happy to hear\u2014 consistency is key, and it can be tough to maintain. I think I would define my style as whimsical, magical, colorful, fun. I want my style to scream \u201cWoah, that\u2019s magical!\u201d When I feel like experimenting, I look at all my pictures as a grid. I look at colors, at the story, at placement, and I think \u201cHow can I make this better? What else can I add, but still be very much my style?\u201d I constantly challenge myself to try and take better photos, as well as improve my photo manipulation skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When retouching and editing, it\u2019s easy to go overboard and keep going. How do you know when one of your pieces is done?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I relate to this so much! It\u2019s incredibly easy to go overboard. I look back on some of my older photos and think how I could\u2019ve toned it down a little, but hey\u2014 that\u2019s how we learn and grow. I know when to stop when I find myself looking at the photo too much, trying to see if there\u2019s anything missing. I go back and forth between the original shot and the final edit. Some photos definitely take me longer to edit than others (anything with floating objects basically) but when it starts to drag on, I know that\u2019s my stopping point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Dx9bwCtX4AA4sEn.jpg\" alt=\"Allison Olivia Moon Fire Before\" class=\"wp-image-1791\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Dx9bwCtX4AA4sEn.jpg 816w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Dx9bwCtX4AA4sEn-480x460.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 816px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1002\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/DyCeczfWsAAbPXV-1024x1002.jpg\" alt=\"Allison Olivia Moon Fire After\" class=\"wp-image-1792\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/DyCeczfWsAAbPXV-980x959.jpg 980w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/DyCeczfWsAAbPXV-480x470.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you create hidden meaning or messages in your work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I do sometimes! I really like telling stories, and I love when there\u2019s an underlying meaning to photos. When someone looks at one of my photos, I want them to feel the message, and to feel a certain emotion. That makes me so happy when people say they really feel the emotion from my work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are some of the things you do to find freelance work and grow your brand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social media has been such a great way to reach out to different brands, I get a lot of my work from there. I also try to attend a lot of networking events and festivals. Always have business cards ready, you never know who you\u2019re going to meet! When it comes to growing my own audience, I\u2019m active with my engagement. I answer a lot of DMs and reply to comments. I appreciate my growing audience so much and I want them to know their messages are really appreciated. I wouldn\u2019t be able to do what I do without them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who\/what are some of your creative influences? Anyone you would advise our followers to check out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m blown away all the time by the talent that surrounds me. I get a lot of inspiration from Sorelle Amore @sorelleamore), her tutorials really helped me be more comfortable on camera. Kika Kutova\u2019s work is also amazing, it\u2019s so whimsical and fun to look at! I really admire people who step outside of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you do anything special to get your creative juices flowing when you\u2019re feeling uninspired?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that I\u2019m thinking about it, yes! While I don\u2019t necessarily go out of my way to brainstorm, I do find myself writing in my journal a lot more when seeking inspiration. I look at colors, I look at the weather, and listen to music. I think about how they make me feel, and how to convey that feeling in a photo. Strangely enough, some of my best ideas come while I\u2019m cooking or cleaning! I guess because I allow my mind to wander. If I have a particular project with a client, I look at the products given to me and start rearranging things. I think when you can change your perspective on something, you can find inspiration a lot easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"948\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.34.07-PM.png\" alt=\"Allison Olivia Moon Sage\" class=\"wp-image-1810\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.34.07-PM.png 757w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.34.07-PM-480x601.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 757px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"948\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.32.28-PM.png\" alt=\"Allison Olivia Moon Tea\" class=\"wp-image-1809\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.32.28-PM.png 751w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-08-at-3.32.28-PM-480x606.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 751px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How has sharing your work online helped or impacted your creative process?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By sharing my work online, it helped me connect with other creators, build a circle of sorts! I\u2019m inspired and motivated when I see others putting themselves out there, and it makes me want to do my best. I love the feedback I get from my audience about my work, and I take their opinions seriously. I think that\u2019s really important when it comes to growing your social media presence. It has definitely helped me be more bold with photography. I feel more comfortable in my skin knowing I have a lot of support in what I do. It\u2019s fantastic. Exhilarating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you cope with negativity online? What\u2019s your advice to young creatives scared to show their work due to toxic commentary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For my dear fellow creatives, if there\u2019s one piece of advice I can give you, it\u2019s this\u2014 Don\u2019t let negativity bring you down and stop you from what you want to do. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. If it\u2019s not constructive criticism that you can learn from, you simply have to keep going! Improve your skills and learn from people who are like-minded. You never know what you\u2019re capable of until you try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Allison-Moon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-818312\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Allison-Moon.jpg 225w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2019\/07\/Allison-Moon-160x200.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the artist:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allison Olivia Moon is a content creator documenting things they like to do and sharing how the world looks through their camera lens. They find joy in the strange and usual. When they're not editing or working with clients, you will catch them in nature, enjoying the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow their work on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/allisonoliviamoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@allisonoliviamoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tik Tok<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/allisonomoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X (Twitter)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/allisonoliviamoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>, or their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allisonoliviamoon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allison Olivia Moon enjoys documenting life and capturing its fleeting magical and beautiful moments. 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