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 think A, but it really depends of the purpose of the campain, and the message of the pic should deliver. B is cooler and more different, but also I think the sun flare is to big and perfect in it’s shape, looks almost made i PS… or a misstake. Little more disturbance and dirt and B would get my wote for sure.
Not knowing product and intent means I’m picking purely for my own criteria.
Her expression in B is much better. She’s in her zone and not mugging for the camera.
In ideal world, I would try to PS her expression from B to A because I really don’t like the light burst, I think it detracts.
Forced to choose, have to go with B. Her expression wins the day.
A. I love flare, but B has too much, although, granted, this can be very appealing. And A has just a little that adds a nice, warm feel. I just think A is the better photo.
A for sure. Too much flare in B obscuring the runner. Perhaps something in the middle would be nice.
A. Absolutly AAAAAAAAAA