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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
Any other questions?
Reviews for Grindstone Interactive Photography & DJ Services
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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
154 reviews
98% recommend it
Zena L. Sent on 19/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing team!
We just got married this passed weekend and we used Grindstone Productions for two vendors. We used them for our photography services as well as our DJ services. To say that we were thrilled when we knew we could kill two birds with one stone is an understatement. Chris who is the owner of the company was wonderful to deal with. He explained how everything worked and how simple and easy it would be for our guests to receive their photos without having to wait for us to get them all back. The way he explained it to us was that their photography services are like a mobile photobooth, which it pretty much was. All our guests were able to get any photo they appeared in that evening which was a huge selling factor for us.
Our photographer for the whole event was Jim. He was absolutely wonderful. Very friendly, very professional and super fun to work with. I had sent a list of must get photos to Chris and he warned that they may not be able to capture them all (which I knew could be a possibility) but Jim made sure that we got all of them. I 100% recommend Chris and his team for photos. There was a possibility that Chris wasn't going to be able to make it to our event but the day of the event Jim informed me that Chris was going to be there to assist with pictures of the ceremony which we were super happy about and were glad that he was able to make it.
Our DJ was Curtis. He was also very friendly and great to work with. The music we had requested that must be played was all played.
Thank you Chris and your team! We will 100% use your services for any future events.
Our photographer for the whole event was Jim. He was absolutely wonderful. Very friendly, very professional and super fun to work with. I had sent a list of must get photos to Chris and he warned that they may not be able to capture them all (which I knew could be a possibility) but Jim made sure that we got all of them. I 100% recommend Chris and his team for photos. There was a possibility that Chris wasn't going to be able to make it to our event but the day of the event Jim informed me that Chris was going to be there to assist with pictures of the ceremony which we were super happy about and were glad that he was able to make it.
Our DJ was Curtis. He was also very friendly and great to work with. The music we had requested that must be played was all played.
Thank you Chris and your team! We will 100% use your services for any future events.
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 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 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!)
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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Grindstone Interactive Photography & DJ Services Real Weddings
Sascha & Chris
27 Photos · 14/Oct/2023
Amy & Eric
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Andrea & Tylor
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Luis & Nancy
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Katlin & Benjamin
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Lindsey & Dale
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Meet the team
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
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
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)