I was just recently commissioned for a campaign and shot about 1000 images to capture final image for this well known sports company. In the end, it came down to the two images above. As is usually the case, the final image is tough to choose, with lots of factors under consideration, lots of stakeholders picking their favorite. There was much debate.
I’ve posted stuff like this before and was really excited by the resulting discussion, so I figured I’d throw it out there again… WHICH IS BETTER, A or B?
Vote in the comments. Love to know ‘why’ if you care to explain your thoughts. 600 px wide versions of each image after the jump…hit [‘continue reading’ below]. After you all weigh in, I’ll tell you which one was used and why.
This is PHOTO A, below.
THIS is PHOTO B, below.
I’d do a blend between the two in PS and use the photo of the model in shot “A”, I prefer the general colour temp of “B” as is more apt what with there being the sun (or a warm strobe) back lighting the talent. My thinking would probably change if I knew the size and placement of the text / logo.
I prefer B. I like the sunflair, the shoes are lit more and she has two legs.
In A the girls leg looks stumpy, which does not speak athletic to me.
A. B hurts my eyes. That can’t be good for advertising.
it’s in the eye of the beholder. if you like what you see thats all that matters. thats what makes it art . by the way I’ll take B
B. The runner looks like she’s floating in the glow and the flare takes viewer’s eyes away from distracting parked cars.
If cropped as a vertical removing all elements on left of screen including pole, the flare would be extraneous and A would be a stronger, more classic shot.