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 vote for C
I will go with A for simply the subject is clearer and you’ll know what she is doing. I think B has too much flare.
It really depends on what you need them for. If you were to use it for a ad where you need copy, B would be a good choice because you can put copy in that blown out area. If the photo were to be used by itself, with just a logo, or a simple graphic, A would be the obvious choice. I say keep both so you have choices.
Depends on the purpose of the image. If it was just for a picture then A would be the obvious choice as it is overall a better image with more detail and more of the image visible.
However, from an advertising perspective, the flare in the middle of image B acts as a great space to include textual information. So although A would be the most obvious choice if it were for a straight up shot, I think B was used in the campaign.
I like B. Because it hides the telephone pole and cars and gives the impression of more energy.