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On WeddingWire since 2015

Last update: July 2024

Grindstone Interactive Photography & DJ Services is a wedding and event service based in Edmonton, Alberta. Founder Chris Zard has over 25 years of experience in the production industry and has served over 10,000 events throughout Alberta. He and his team dedicate themselves to each client and strive to give them an unforgettable experience.

Advanced Interactive Wedding Photography

Capture your special day in a brand new way! Grindstone Productions wedding photographers provide an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Professional photographers using state-of-the-art technology will capture every part of your special day in stunning detail.

They provide;

  • Instant, automatic access to the pictures that they're taking (ask them for a demo!)
  • Service for any part of your big day; outdoors or at the venue, they've got you covered
  • Packages to suit any budget
  • Each person at the wedding will have access to the photos that they appear in instantly and automatically using their EXCLUSIVE facial recognition delivery system
  • A full range of editing services, from AI enhancement to fully edited pictures

Wedding DJ Service

Grindstone Productions' DJs arrive at each Edmonton venue with microphones, event lighting, and a high-quality sound system to reach every guest in the room. They will provide an upbeat, interactive performance for you and your guests, and work to keep the dance floor full all night.

They provide;

  • Top quality sound systems
  • LED dance floor atmosphere lighting
  • Cordless microphones for speeches and announcements
  • Interactive DJs who will take requests, mix music professionally, and keep guests on the dance floor
  • TONS of upgrade options, including cold sparkling fountains, dry ice to create a dancing cloud, and much more
  • Backup entertainers and equipment ready to go at a moment's notice
  • Fully insured

Interactive Photo Booths

Grindstone Productions has introduced a brand new photography service to Edmonton that's unlike anything you've experienced! It's candid photography and a photo booth all in one fantastic service, and for a great introductory price.

They provide;

  • Props and a backdrop (over 25 options)
  • Guests enter their information one time and the system will recognize them for the rest of the event
  • Guests will have access to all of their pictures right from their mobile device as soon as they're taken
  • Guests can make prints of their favourite pictures right from their mobile devices (optional)
  • Guests can share their pics to social media instantly
  • All pictures are branded with the names of the bride and groom and the date
  • The couple will receive a full gallery of all pictures taken at the conclusion of the service

Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Portraiture

What photography services do you offer?

2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Boudoir shoot
Custom graphics
High-res
Liability insurance
Multi. locations
Toning

What photography items do you offer?

Digital files

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,195

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Boudoir shoot
Custom graphics
Digital files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,995

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Boudoir shoot
Custom graphics
Digital files
High-res
Negatives
Toning
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Reviews for Grindstone Interactive Photography & DJ Services

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
152 reviews
98% recommend it
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Amy C. Sent on 28/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Halloween Wedding

Grindstone Productions did all the photography for our wedding. They were amazing! at no time did I have to worry about them as a vendor. They were friendly, puntual, easy to work with, and always responded in a timely manner. Having a wedding there is always alot going on, Chris and his team was involved and present in the wedding that they were able to get the shots that we never even thought of *which has became out favorites*
Lynnea
Lynnea S. Sent on 21/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

We had a great experience with Grindstone Productions. We had many people approach us and tell us that our DJ, Neill, was doing a fantastic job. We incorporated all of our must plays and the vibes all night were perfect. We found Chris to be incredibly responsive and organized.
Samantha
Samantha B. Sent on 22/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Grindstone experience

The grindstone team were incredible! We had tendai as our DJ and he was amazing, he could really read the room and knew exactly what all our guests would dance to all night long. And Chris and Joaquin were our photographers and they captured all the memorable moments and really showed how fun we all had! They are memories we will cherish forever!
Kayla
Kayla L. Sent on 16/07/2024
4.2 out of 5 rating

Great DJ and Photobooth for Great Price

Working with Chris has been great. Chris is the manager of Grindstone Productions. He was always accommodating and was always considerate in Pricing.
I would use him again and recommend him to people. The DJ (Luke) for our reception kept everyone dancing all night, and Lawrence for the photobooth was so much! The photobooth was always lined up!
I wish our ceremony went a little more smooth, but with any wedding some hiccups are to be expected.
With any bride's wanting to hire, the only constructive feedback I had for Chris was that I wish I was able go talk to the DJs a little bit before the wedding. Chris plays as a middle man and I felt there may be a slight disconnect because of that, and to maybe see if the DJ fkr the ceremony can come out a little sooner and sounds check the system maybe a little more thoroughly as sometimes unexpected hiccups may occur.
All in all, Chris always was professional, he was pretty accommodating with setting up phone call appointments, and never got annoyed with all the questions I consistently asked him throughout my engagement.
I really enjoyed using their service and i felt the quality of service and really good and the price for everything was affordable (especially in the economy currently!)
Scott
Scott S. Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

Grindstone was absolutely amazing to deal with. Chris was great at answering all of our questions and concerns promptly whenever we messaged him! The DJ was exactly what we were looking for - someone to play music and keep the dance floor full and guest happy. We didn't want someone who was always interacting with the crowd, but was very in tune with what everyone wanted, and playing requests that worked - it was what we got! Chris was great with pointers and made sure we were happy with the service before and after the wedding - he even got us the wedding play list! If I ever have the need to a DJ service, I will definitely be reaching out to Grindstone.
Frank
Frank H. Sent on 09/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Instant Photos!

Fantastic photo service at our wedding. Fully recommend! Everyone loved the instant photos
Trinity
Trinity H. Sent on 17/06/2024
3.8 out of 5 rating

Overall pretty good

It was very easy to work with Chris at Grindstone. The communication was easy and effective. The DJ they sent was not the best but he did a pretty good job overall. For the price, I would recommend.
Sydney
Sydney M. Sent on 18/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photo Booth!

We hired Grindstone to set up an interactive photo booth for our wedding in January. The whole experience was incredible. Chris and the team at Grindstone made the set up seamless. The coolest part about the interactive booth is that it's not a stationary booth. If there's a lull and people aren't actively using the booth, the photographer can move around the venue and take candid shots too. They also use a really cool AI feature that will automatically detect faces and send any photos you're in directly to your phone. Overall, we had a great experience using Grindstone and I'd highly recommend them!
Chris
Chris M. Sent on 10/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Had an amazing reception would recomen grindstone to anyone I know getting married

the dj was helpful in any way to make sure it was a flawless night.
Brianna
Brianna Z. Sent on 02/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous DJ!

Leading up to our wedding, Grindstone was super communicative and clear with the process. My partner and I made our song wishlist super long, all the way from cocktail music to dinner music to the dance party. Our DJ was amazing because they actually took our suggestions and played almost every song or every artist from our playlist, while taking requests from the crowd and reading the vibe of the party. They were super professional, friendly, and our dance floor was packed the entire night. Highly recommend.
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Awards

152

Grindstone Interactive Photography & DJ Services Real Weddings

Sascha & Chris
27 Photos · 14/Oct/2023
Amy & Eric
14 Photos · 13/Oct/2023
Andrea & Tylor
16 Photos · 07/Oct/2023
Katlin & Benjamin
15 Photos · 09/Sep/2023
Luis & Nancy
15 Photos · 09/Sep/2023
Lindsey & Dale
17 Photos · 22/Jul/2023

Meet the team

Chris Zard
Chris Zard
Owner, Wedding Planner, Photographer, Entertainer

With 22 years in the entertainment industry and counting, you can count on me to provide a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to every wedding that my company is involved with.

Tendai Moyana
Tendai Moyana
DJ, Event Producer

I love to get people on the dance floor, and make your event memorable. After over ten years with this company, it's my personal mission to make your wedding a huge success!

Sheena Elyse
Sheena Elyse
DJ, Lighting Specialist

I'm the DJ who will make your wedding reception unforgettable. With over five years with this company, there isn't a situation that I haven't seen; I always know what to do to keep the party going!

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14204 128 Avenue NW T5L 3H5 Edmonton (Alberta)

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