Discover why the Gofox V100 flash is far from perfect, and yet despite having more cons than pros compared to traditional flashes like the Canon 600 EX-RT II is actually the best flash to have on you camera as a wedding photographer.

Chris discusses the pros and cons, and also reveals a new charging protocol that the Godox V100 enables that makes prepping and shooting weddings that much easier.

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In Episode 3 of Wiser Wedding Photography Podcast, host Chris Jack cuts through the clutter. Drawing from 11 years of experience and over 1,000 wedding & events, he shares a simple, actionable three-pillar framework he calls C.I.A. designed to help you focus on what actually moves the needle (and no it's not your Instagram grid strategy!).

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Chris Jack discusses the Pixieset shift from a gallery delivery service into an all-in-one ecosystem for photographers, adding tools like a website builder, CRM (Studio Manager), invoicing, and a built-in editor competing with Lightroom/Capture One, aiming to replace a patchwork of subscriptions.

While he finds the hosting and delivery very reliable over 10–11 years, he feels the core UI/UX hasn’t improved much as focus expanded. He highlights pain points.

00:00 Pixieset All In One Push

02:15 Reliability Versus Stagnant UI

04:03 Password Friction Fixes

07:08 Email Templates Personalization

09:30 Faster Event Date Entry

10:31 Email Deliverability And Spam

14:05 Auto Rename On Upload

15:36 Missing Integrations And API

17:38 Pricing Labs And Wrap Up

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We’ve all been there. In this episode, Chris dives into the cringe-worthy technical and artistic mistakes he made shooting his very first wedding over a decade ago. But it’s not just a blooper reel, he shares the hard-earned tips and strategies he’s developed through years of trial and error.

You'll learn why great wedding photography isn't about raw talent; it’s about attention to detail, client management, and bulletproof preparation. 

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