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
HOW TO VIEW OLD FILM REELS
If you have old film reels tucked away in your attic, garage, or inside a shoebox in the back of your closet, you’re probably sitting on a goldmine of family memories. Weddings, first steps, birthday parties… maybe even moments you …
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO GLASS NEGATIVES
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, to knowing how to …
CAN FADED PHOTOS BE RESTORED?
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 is a common issue, …
Can Photos Be Damaged By Heat?
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 short answer is yes. …
TYPES OF SLIDES EXPLAINED: FROM STANDARD TO LARGE TO STEREO AND EVERYTHING BETWEEN
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 to professional shoots. While …
UNDERSTANDING VISUAL FORMATS: 220 FILM (MEDIUM FORMAT FILM)
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 exactly is it, and …
UNDERSTANDING VISUAL FORMATS: 120 FILM (MEDIUM FORMAT FILM)
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 image quality and timeless …
CAN PHOTOS DAMAGED BY WATER BE SAVED?
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 paper, after all. However, …
HOW DOES INSTANT FILM WORK? HOW DO INSTANT CAMERAS WORK?
The earliest versions of instant film appeared in the 1940s and, thanks to a recent resurgence, it’s still popular even today. This fun yet practical technology allows people to view their photos a mere 60 seconds after taking them, and …
UNDERSTANDING PHOTO FORMATS: STEREO SLIDES
As film and photography buffs, we love introducing people to lesser-known photo formats. One of the most interesting ones is stereo slides. They’re not something you find in every household, but you can bet that anyone who has made and …