Ampersand Moments

05/29/2026

Behind the scenes, we’ve been working tirelessly on a dream project, and it is finally happening. On August 1st, we are officially opening the doors to our brand-new storefront: Hersey Creative Studios, located at 1747 E. 3rd Ave!

05/29/2026

05/18/2026

Jolynne here. I just wanted to share a little about my passion for preserving moments in time through photography.

Back in 2017, when I first started dating Andrew, we would go on long nature walks together. I’d borrow one of his cameras and take pictures of the things that caught my attention: interesting plants and flowers, clouds stretching across the sky, old street signs, random colors hidden along our walks, sunlight filtering through trees, and all the little details people often pass by without noticing.

Over time, photography became something deeply personal to me. When I capture and edit my images, my goal is to make people feel like they are standing there beside me in that exact moment. I want the world to feel still for just a second. I want shoulders to relax, jaws to unclench, and the weight people carry to lift, even briefly, while they experience what I saw through my lens.

Ampersand Moments is my passion project, my artistic space, and a reflection of how I see the world. While it exists separately from Hersey Creative Studios, it is still very much a part of me.

This page is where I’ll share the beauty, whimsy, emotion, and quiet moments that speak to me, along with occasional art and creative projects that inspire me along the way.

I hope you enjoy seeing the world through my eyes, and I hope my photography and art bring a little more joy, softness, and wonder into your day.

05/02/2026

05/01/2026

The sky earlier was so pretty…

04/30/2026

Hi, I’m the eye behind Ampersand Moments.

I started getting into photography through my husband, Andrew, who has always loved nature walks and taking photos. I’d tag along, borrow his older camera, and end up wandering off, taking pictures of whatever caught my attention: clouds, street signs, bright colors, and even the oddly beautiful things you find in the desert.

That’s still how I see the world.

I’m based in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, and I’m a disabled Latina woman artist just sharing what I notice: color, contrast, and little moments that might otherwise get missed.

Right now, this space is mostly about sharing my work and creative eye. I’m still exploring where photography will take me, but for now, I focus on bold, emotional, heavily edited imagery that brings color and feeling into everyday life.

You will probably see me wandering around with my husband, Andrew of Hersey Photography, often as we like to work together.

If you’re here, welcome! I’m glad you’re seeing the world with me.