Grin Gallery Photography - Altoona, Pennsylvania

Maci M.

Marlaina is the absolute BEST around! She is truly a natural behind the camera and really has a great eye for detail. I love how flexible she was at our session. She told us exactly what to do and even gave multiple opportunities to do poses that we wanted as well! ‼️Definitely would recommend Grin Gallery to anyone searching for a great photographer‼️

T S.

Marlaina is an exceptional photographer with a true gift for capturing the beauty and joy of special moments. We had the pleasure of having her do our maternity shoot, and we couldn't be happier with the results! Marlaina made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire session, also helps when she’s an amazing person and friend.

Her talent is undeniable, as she has a remarkable eye for detail and composition. The way she captured the love and anticipation we were feeling during this special time in our lives is truly amazing. The photos turned out beautifully, and we will cherish them for years to come.

Marlaina's passion for photography shines through in her work, and it is clear that she genuinely cares about creating meaningful and lasting memories for her clients. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and amazing photographer. Thank you, Marlaina, for your incredible work!

Marcie H.

I had the most amazing experience with Marlaina from Grin Gallery. She shot the photos for our wedding this past year and didnt miss a single moment. That woman literally had to have cloned herself to make sure she got all of the pics that she did. Marlaina was very easy to work with, fun to be around and all of the wedding guests loved her. She knew exactly where to be and when to get the best shots and for the posed pictures she was very clear on what she wanted us to do to make sure the angles and lighting was in our favor. I 10/10 would recommend her for your next photography session. She does weddings, bridal showers, bachelor parties, birthday parties, maternity shoots, back to school pictures etc. You name it, she does it.

Johanna S.

As a long time follower of Grin Gallery's work, I knew they would be my choice for my wedding.

Marlaina Pacifico, owner of Grin Gallery, is truly an artist.
Only her eyes can capture the unique and special moments that make up the best day of your life. While that day goes by in an flash, she is able to capture every critical sparkle that you will look back at and cherish forever.

She is a true professional in her field. She handed me water when I didn't know I was dying of thirst, she found my lost mom and grandmother when we were running short on time and she helped everyone keep focus.

I would highly recommend her for any type of photo session. Her care, passion and kindness makes her the exceptional person she is and her extraordinary and unrivaled style for photography makes her your #1 choice for any event.

Meagan M.

I am a professional event planner who had a very specific vision in mind for my wedding. Marlania was the first vendor I hired after securing my venue, over 2 years out from my wedding date. I knew her style would go perfectly with my venue's aesthetic and vibe, and I was correct! These photos are truly a work of art. I still bawl my eyes out every time I look at them, over a month later. Biased for sure, but these are the most beautiful wedding photos I've ever seen in my life. I think this is some of her strongest work yet. I had my own ideas for the shoot list, and Marlania listened to those as well as added in her own instructions/vision to enhance things. She was also high energy, a lot of fun to work with, and got along great with my videographer team, who she hadn't meant before. Seeing my vision and hard work come to life at my wedding was a dream come true and Marlania captured it perfectly. I am so thankful I now have these beautiful photos from the best day of my life to look back on forever! <3

Chelsey H.

Marlaina took both our engagement and wedding photos and the talent she has is out of this world! She has such a unique eye for photography. She is so fun and makes you feel very comfortable while staying professional. I can't recommend her enough!

Alexis S.

Marlaina is fantastic. She shows up and gets right to work. She is creative, confident and knows exactly how to take charge of the situation. I was so relieved when I heard her walk in to photograph my wedding because I knew we were in good hands and things were gonna run smoothly! She makes you feel so comfortable (even if you aren’t comfortable in front of a camera) and that makes a huge difference in your photos. I would hire her again and again! We’re very grateful to her for capturing our best day so beautifully. ❤️

Rhiannon S.

Marlaina went above and beyond expectations for our little shoot. She found the best spot for the location, was thoughtful about what type of photos to take and gave amazing direction. She took an idea and brought it to life in a way we could have never imagined! Also quick to get our photos back to us! My two year old loves working with her and the whole experience was so fun, I can’t wait to book again! I could go on but I’ll just let the photos do the taking because there are no words that do her justice