I grew up in a military family being told, “you can do anything” and I have spent my entire adult life serving my country in uniform while living a "service before self" mindset. While in the Navy I attended a predominately male college (USNA), threw myself out of perfectly good airplanes (Airborne!), dove to the depths of over 150 feet as a Navy Diver (HOOYAH!) and influenced National Security-related decisions as a Senior Military Intelligence Officer. Well the parents did say “you can do anything if you put your mind to it.”Somewhere in my military journey I developed a love for mentoring, leading and paying attention to the details. It only made sense once I discovered photography, it would be my gateway to seeing the world differently. As a Veteran, I treasure capturing the sweeping vistas and gritty streets that define our amazing country, after all I did spend three decades protecting them.As a Mother, I raised three boys who think it’s completely normal their mother wore combat boots in different colors. Because of them, I’m passionate about those special moments that will never be repeated.As a car and motorcycle enthusiast, I’m thrilled about the art and beauty that lies within the sculpted lines of a vintage or abandoned fender. When I pick up a camera, all these passions collide. I find I can capture all of my personalities and translate them into a single image that makes you stop, look and say, “wow, you can do anything you put your mind to.”Need to update your headshot, capture your event, sell your product with eye-catching imagery, contact me, let's collaborate and get it done! email: laura@laurahatcherphotography.comphone: 202 455 4044website: www.laurahatcherphotography.com