Amy Hammond
Senior Director of National Product Delivery
Amy Hammond joined EverPresent in October 2016 and currently serves as Senior Director. For five years, she directed EverPresent’s Photo Department, leading a team that digitized over 15 million photographs, slides, negatives, and albums. She developed and refined workflows now used company-wide, oversaw the building of multiple digitizing stations, and guided the completion of thousands of high-value projects — from century-old glass plate negatives to fragile photo albums bound with thread. As a result, Amy remains the senior leadership team’s foremost expert on photo digitizing processes, photo media handling, and quality standards.
Amy’s expertise is grounded in her BFA in Photography from Lesley University College of Art & Design (formerly known as the Art Institute of Boston), where she trained extensively in both analog and digital image-making. This formal education, combined with years of practical leadership, has positioned her as the go-to authority for solving the most challenging preservation and digitization problems.
Before EverPresent, Amy served as Assistant Manager at Ten Thousand Villages, where she educated customers about the cultural stories behind handmade goods and the principles of fair trade, while managing daily operations and mentoring staff. She also worked in real estate photography, capturing the essence of properties on the brink of becoming cherished homes.
Outside of work, Amy can be found solving jigsaw puzzles, reading fantasy and mystery novels, hiking, practicing yoga, and enjoying live music.
“I enjoy fostering new ideas from team members and colleagues and witnessing their growth. Equally, I love knowing that we’re contributing towards the safety of memories, artwork, history and more.”
Blog Posts by Amy Hammond
Paper Shoot Camera Guide
ARE PAPER SHOOT CAMERAS HERE TO STAY? Written by Amy Hammond Remember the anticipation of taking a whole roll of snaps on a disposable camera, then waiting days to see how they turned out? Yes, these nostalgic relics of the …
The Rise And Fall Of Disc Film
Written by Amy Hammond Over the years, photography has seen a lot of formats come and go. Some have stuck around, while some were just passing fads… and disc film can firmly be placed in the latter. In the early …
FILM PHOTOGRAPHY COMEBACK: WHY IT’S MAKING A RESURGENCE
Written by Amy Hammond When digital cameras (and later, smartphones) became household items, most of us assumed film photography would be relegated to the history books, where they would rest along with its cousin, the VHS tape. But fast forward …
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO GLASS NEGATIVES
Written by Amy Hammond Glass negatives were the standard for photographers in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They create incredibly detailed images, but they’re also delicate and require careful handling. From understanding what they are and how they work, …
CAN FADED PHOTOS BE RESTORED?
Written by Amy Hammond For many of us, our photo collections are our most treasured memories — the things we’d grab first in a fire. But over time, even our most treasured photos can lose their color and clarity. Fading …
Can Photos Be Damaged By Heat?
Written by Amy Hammond It’s the middle of summer, temperatures are soaring, and your attic and garage feel like ovens. You’re focused on keeping yourself cool, but here’s a question you might not have considered: Will heat damage photos? The …
TYPES OF SLIDES EXPLAINED: FROM STANDARD TO LARGE TO STEREO AND EVERYTHING BETWEEN
Written by Amy Hammond If you have a box of old 35mm mounted slides in your attic or on your bookshelf, you’re not alone. These little frames of film were once the go-to way to share photos, from family snaps …
UNDERSTANDING VISUAL FORMATS: 220 FILM (MEDIUM FORMAT FILM)
Written by Amy Hammond If you’ve spent any time exploring the world of medium format photography, you’ve probably come across the term 220 film, and maybe seen rolls labeled as 220 format film or even 220 slide film. But what …
UNDERSTANDING VISUAL FORMATS: 120 FILM (MEDIUM FORMAT FILM)
Written by Amy Hammond If you’re curious about 120 film, also known as medium format film or 120 mm film, you’re in the right place. It’s over 100 years old and still a favorite among film photographers for its rich …
CAN PHOTOS DAMAGED BY WATER BE SAVED?
Written by Amy Hammond So many elements can damage physical media, including mold, mildew, sunlight, stains, and — worst of all — water. It seems intuitive to think that water damage is a life-ender for photos. They are made of …