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.
A is better although the background is more busy. B is overdone and does not look natural. It would make a good advertisement for a Photoshop “creative” plugin 😉
It all depends on the the message the client/company is trying to convey. Which image supports the concept the most? That would be my choice.
Absolutely Affirming the A on this choice.
Too much flare on the B side mate!
B seems to convey more energy than A
I like B, this is a feeling image and B makes me feel more engaged to the idea/emotion of the time of day and the runner. I believe that a lot of advertising is afraid to take a risk and let photographer’s push the envelope.
Vogue let’s their editorial photogs sometimes shoot a feeling rather than the literal clothes.
Also, the pole in A bisects the image a bit too much for my taste.
Nice job on both! Thanks for sharing.