Laura Hatcher is a nationally published event, headshot and branding photographer serving Northern Virginia. She started her photographic journey while on active duty with the United States Navy. Now a retired Naval Officer, Laura owns and operates a cozy photography studio in the heart of historic Old Town, Alexandria and is enjoying her second career as a full time professional photographer and business woman. Her notable clients include the United States Naval Academy (her alma mater) Alumni Association, Texas A&M The Bush School of Government & Public Service, The City of Alexandria, Visit Alexandria and the Virginia War Memorial. Laura continues to serve the Veteran community with her headshot and military ceremony photography. She is also an avid mentor and leader in her local community as evidenced by receiving two 2021 SBDC Veteran of the Year Awards for Alexandria and the State of VA and the 2021 Trailblazer award from the Virginia Dept of Veteran Services.