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On WeddingWire since 2015

Last update: June 2025

Grindstone Interactive Photography & DJ Services is a wedding and event photography and entertainment 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 in which they appear 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 once, 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 devices 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 on 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
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

2nd shooter
Boudoir shoot
Engagement shoot
High-res
Liability insurance
Slideshow
Toning

What photography items do you offer?

Digital files

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,295

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Digital files
High-res
Multi. locations

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,895

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

Digital files
High-res
Multi. locations
Toning
illustration notebook

Any other questions?

Reviews for Grindstone Interactive Photography & DJ Services

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Liam Sent on 21/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would recommend!

Chris and his team did an incredible job with our wedding! Neill had the party going all night! Definitely recommend using Grindstone for your wedding or special event.
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Matthew Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Service!

They were excellent to work with. Very prompt communication and well within our budget. Would recommend to anyone else looking for a DJ
Matt
Matt Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding day!

We hired Grindstone as the DJ and photographer for our wedding. They were amazing to deal with through the entire process! Chris was very helpful and quick to answer all of our questions! The DJ and photographer were both top notch! Very professional and skilled! We got some great photos and the DJ had everyone dancing and having a great time!

Besides all of the they were very reasonably priced and had some cool extras, like AI photo recognition to instantly send photos to people!

Do not hesitate to book with Grindstone, you will not be disappointed!
Matt
Matt Sent on 19/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I was nervous but I had no reason to be

I was worried about hiring a DJ for our wedding but Chris made us feel like we were in good hands during the planning process and Tendai did an awesome job coordinating with everyone day of and of course selecting a great set of songs based on our notes throughout the evening. The music was the right volume - not too loud to hear people if you wanted to visit rather than dance. And the music was curated to the age of the crowd. I was pleasantly surprised how much the aunts and uncles and generally older crowd danced. Then once they cleared out, he really zeroed in on what was working for the remaining (generally younger) crowd. I would absolutely recommend them!
Arika
Arika Sent on 17/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Photographer & DJ for Wedding Ceramony and Reception

We hired Grindstone for our wedding, and our experience with them was fantastic! Chris was super responsive and helpful for the monthsa/weeks leading up, our DJ Tendai killed it with the music, and the Photographer Jim was phenomenal. My husband and I had never worked with a professional phtotgrapher before, and Jim was great at posing us and working with both the space and our timeline. We also received our photos within a crazy short timeline. Amazing value for an amazing service!
Peter
Sent on 08/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic DJ

We hired Grindstone for both our ceremony and DJ services during the reception. They did a fantastic job working with our officiant for the ceremony and provided the necessary sound equipment as well. During the reception the music was perfect and we had people on the dance floor all night long. Would highly recommend working with them!
C
Cathie Sent on 26/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A wonderful experience

What an amazing experience! The ease and professionalism of the event coordination, the photography, the photographer, and the AI photo experience, were all wonderful. Thank you for helping make our day perfect!
Shar
Shar Sent on 25/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Service!! Photography & DJ both!

Amazing service starting with the first email asking for a quote. Always prompt with responses and made booking so easy. The photographer was a few minutes early and so helpful throughout the day.. He went above and beyond without any hesitation. Definitely a life saver quite a few times. The DJ was accommodating to the MC and music was flawless and kept the dance floor going all night. Highly recommend this company. Getting the photos instantaneously was a huge bonus and all our guests enjoyed seeing their photos right away to be able to share! Thank you Chris, Jim, and Tendai!!!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 19/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great photo booth

We had an amazing experience with the photobooth! So professional and super responsive via email
Ivana
Ivana Sent on 18/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

August 16, 2025 with Curtis

Our wedding August 16, 2025. We had Curtis from Grindstone. They travelled to our rural venue, and arrived on time. Played everything we asked and kept the vibes going. I, as the bride has so much fun dancing. For our cocktail hour, we had musicians playing for a bit, and Curtis was really good about noticing when they were taking breaks, to fill in the gaps before the reception and dance. Grindstone was a really great business to work with and had great communication. Highly recommend. Thank you!
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Grindstone Interactive Photography & DJ Services Real Weddings

Patricia & Derrick
37 Photos · 08/Nov/2025
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Sophie & Nathan
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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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