UTAH Family and Senior portrait photographer

Enjoy a Luxury Experience
No matter which type of session you need, my team and I will ensure you get the very best in not only image quality, but in service.
My name is Monica Burby, and I’m an award-winning Photographer and Studio Owner with over 25 years of experience. We serve the greater Salt Lake City area. My team and I have created an easy, full-service photography experience that our clients love and come back for year after year.
Your life is busy and your time is valuable, that’s why we’ll guide you through every step of our process. From your initial consultation to your final artwork delivery, we’ll take care of all the guess work to ensure your experience is unforgettable!
HOW IT WORKS
Customize your portrait experience with our easy 3-step process!
CLIENT GOOGLE REVIEWS

Mylinda N. - Herriman, Utah ★★★★★
"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!!!"

Jilli A. - Paradigm High School ★★★★★
"Beautiful photographs of my beautiful daughter for her senior pictures We’ll be going back for her cap & gown shots for sure!"

Janel G. - Herriman, Utah ★★★★★
"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!"

Kania G. - Copperhills High ★★★★★
"I had an absolute blast doing my senior shoot with Monica. I loved all the photos she took. She was really creative and tons of great ideas for my pictures!"

Chrissy P. - Herriman, Utah ★★★★★
"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!"

Alyssa W. - South Jordan, UT ★★★★★
"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!"

Natalie Martins - Herriman, Utah ★★★★★
"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!"

Carly W. - West Jordan, UT ★★★★★
"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!!!"

Lorena A. - Herriman, Utah ★★★★★
"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!!!"

Kimberly W. - Sandy, Utah ★★★★★
"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!"

Tangie S. - Herriman, Utah ★★★★★
"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!"

Nicole A. - Mountain Ridge High ★★★★★
"This is a fantastic photographer! Monica let my daughter choose where to take her senior pictures. She shot on location. She got many shots the “typical” photographer would not have. The prints are the highest quality I have ever seen. We are so happy with them!"

Natalie G. - Herriman, Utah ★★★★★
"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."

Jennifer T. - Mountain Ridge High ★★★★★
"I really liked how Monica took the time to listen to what we would like, and then took the time to make sure each shot was perfect. She also took the time to guide us along the way to give us what we were looking for. We ended up with so many amazing pictures to choose from. We wanted to take them all home."

Megan C. - Herriman, Utah ★★★★★
"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."

Heather H. - Mountain Ridge High ★★★★★
"I hoped for a great photographer with the ability to take the stress and anxiety out of the process. Found her! Monica is great at facilitating the photo shoot as well as the choosing process later. We had a great experience, and highly recommend Photoumbra!"

Annalyn H. - Herriman, Utah ★★★★★
"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!"

Desiree. M. - Lehi, Utah ★★★★★
"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."

Robin T. - Mountain Ridge High ★★★★★
"I just really loved Monica and the way she brought out my daughters personality, which is hard to do because she is shy. She just made my daughter and myself feel like we were old friends who hadn’t seen each other in a while. The pictures were absolutely stunning. It was so hard to choose but Monica helped and made it easier. Monica was very informative prior to the session as well. I would highly recommend Photoumbra."
ENJOY TIMELESS & QUALITY PORTRAITS IN YOUR HOME
WHY WE INCLUDE PRINTED PRODUCTS IN EVERY COLLECTION:
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 20 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 MAKE CHOOSING EASY!
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.