Laura Hatcher is a nationally published photographer specializing in event, headshot, and branding photography in Northern Virginia. Her photographic journey began as a hobby while serving 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, Virginia, embracing her second career as a full-time professional photographer, mentor, instructor and entrepreneur.

Laura's notable clients include the Virginia War Memorial, the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (her alma mater), the Military Officers Association of America, the City of Alexandria, Visit Alexandria, and Texas A&M's Bush School of Government and Public Service. She also teaches photography and business workshops through the Capital Photography Center.

Dedicated to supporting the Veteran community, Laura offers headshot and military ceremony photography and actively mentors Veterans, Students and business owners within her local community. Her contributions have earned her recognition, most recently as the 2025 Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans Trailblazer Award (entrepreneurship category); two 2021 Small Business Development Center Veteran of the Year Awards (for Alexandria and as state runner-up) and the Virginia Department of Veteran Services Women Veterans Program Office's 2021 Trailblazer Award.

Laura's certifications include: SWaM, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, Part 107 Remote Pilot