Welcome to Photoumbra Studios, where we specialize in crafting enduring family portraits that reflect the true essence of your loved ones. Led by owner/photographer Monica Burby, boasting many awards and over 25 years of photography experience, our team combines technical expertise with timeless posing and scenery. Whether in our studio in Herriman or on-location in the picturesque landscapes of Salt Lake City and surrounding areas, we use high-quality lighting and camera equipment to ensure consistently stunning results, indoors or outdoors.
In addition to our technical prowess, we prioritize a seamless client experience. Each session includes a comprehensive planning consultation, where we tailor the shoot to your family's unique personality and preferences. Furthermore, our portrait collections feature exquisite archival products, ensuring your cherished memories are preserved for generations to come. Trust Photoumbra Studios to capture your family's story with precision, warmth, and authenticity.
Celebrate your family and life's milestones with gorgeous photography on the walls of your home. A prominently displayed family portrait will be an emotional reminder of how quickly life passes and the love you have for each other. If you don't have space on your walls we have several table top products that our clients love!
As an art historian, and photographer of over 25 years, I know how important it is to have your photographs printed and displayed. When you invest in portrait artwork, you are investing in more than just decor. These pieces will become heirlooms and beautiful treasures for future generations.
We know choosing what to include in your Collection may seem like a daunting task and that is why we walk you through every step. Starting with our pre-shoot design consultation, we'll have a good idea of where you'd like to feature your portraits and what products will work best for your needs.
During the shoot, we keep all this in mind and create your portraits accordingly. After the shoot, you'll enjoy a beautiful slideshow of your entire session and we will assist you in the selection of your portraits, along with illustrating what the different portrait sizes with frames will look like on your walls of your home.
We even deliver the beautifully finished images right to your home doorstep, complete with instructions and all the hardware you need to easily install the art in your home.
We would love to connect if you are ready to create your own, one of kind, personal family home art.
"I wanted some family pictures to brighten up our home, so I contacted Monica. She was quick to respond and coordinate with me, and she helped me prepare for some beautiful photos by reviewing some color schemes, selecting a location and time that fit our family dynamics, and arranging for someone to help keep my two very busy boys focused and happy. The photo shoot was enjoyable and efficient, and the review of photos was amazing (she made a compilation video with music!). When the photos arrived, they were easy to hang and look absolutely lovely in the areas of my home that we had discussed and planned for. The photos are bright, inviting, natural, and artistic. Thank you so much!!!"
"When I saw my first photo I couldn’t believe it was me!?!? The picture looked like a model in a magazine! I really enjoyed working with Monica and her daughter! Even my husband said she is the best photographer we have had yet and it’s his idea to go back this fall for more family photos! She is very professional and gives great direction on poses. We went for family and a maternity photo shoot so I actually did 2 sessions. The pictures turned out beautiful and we can’t wait to go again. Thanks for such a great experience!"
"I love everything about Photoumbra she’s really professional and the most important part is that she makes your whole family comfortable especially if you have little kids she does a really good job entertaining them so she could capture good pictures I’m so grateful I chose her for our family pictures. I highly recommend Photoumbra!!!"
"Monica is so calm and patient. She makes you feel at home and comfortable. She was so good with my one year old and took amazing pictures that I’ll have forever. She’s so easy to work with and her studio and gardens are to DIE for!!!"
"Awesome experience. Great preplanning for site selection, and natural daylight resulted in an easy and enjoyable shoot that produced great pictures we will treasure for years. We will be using them again for sure!"
"Monica was amazing to work with! From start to finish, everything ran smoothly and our family pictures turned out beautifully. Seeing our pictures and all of her amazing work in her studio is makes me very excited for our kids to get old enough to take senior pictures with her. Can't wait to work with her again!"
"This was our first professional photo shoot with our family and it did not disappoint. She listened to all of our suggestions and gave us several locations to choose from! Thanks for a great fun experience! We look forward to doing it again!"
"Monica was amazing! Professional and creative! I am in love with how my photos turned out. She was so patient with my 5 year old. She gave me multiple options of fantastic photos with different scenery and layout. I couldn’t have been happier."
"Monica Burby and her sweet daughter gave my family a wonderful experience during our first family shoot. I have a wild 2 year old, 4 month old and a dog. She worked with us and made it very comfortable. My child would not stay still and she managed to get us beautiful pictures. I recommend her for any type of shoot and my family found a forever photographer."
"I am in love with the portraits Monica did for us. We could not have asked for a better experience. She is so easy to work with. Our schedule was tough and she was so accommodating. The portraits we received are priceless. We will cherish them. The best photos we have ever had taken. We will be back again."
"Monica is professional, caring and amazing at what she does. I had 2 dogs at my session and she was patient and the end result was incredible. Photography can be expensive- but in this case you get what you pay for. You won’t regret working with her!"
"I have had several photography sessions at Photoumbra Studios and will go back time and time again. You can't be the quality of their photography and the knowledge behind the camera. Thank you Photoumbra for preserving memories and creating masterpieces of family to hang on the walls for years to come!"
"We absolutely love our photos by Photoumbra Studios! We have had family pictures, extended family pictures and Senior Photos done by PhotoUmbra. Each time I see the images from our session I am reminded why it is worth paying a professional photographer. Monica is professional in every sense of the word. We love working with her!"