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.
Two sides but only one vote: I like A because the fit/action model looks more relaxed, she almost looks like you caught her walking on air. But my vote has to go to B, she seems to be working at it, which I like. As a reader, I don’t want to see how perfect her body is or how calmly she can look on a hard core jog. The extreme lens flare is suited for the activity.
for me A is much better
Why is she running from an explosion? I like photo A. I feel like the huge lens flare takes away a lot of the photo. Maybe if the flare was half way between the photos?
B
My choice is A