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.
No much difference i find they both have the same ambiance : a story about a normal girl who jogs every morning in the hood.But if i had to choose it will be the B because she is not smiling ! come on nobody smiles when they run !!!!
I like the idea only i see it more with a soft light ( Morning light , Golding hour light…. ) But yeah definitely B !!!
B
I think B does it best, The excessive flare makes her look higher in the air and more dramatic. it also makes her seem like she is floating over the ground and the shadow of her feet and lower legs is better pronounced . The area to the left is less pronounced leaving room for dialog and leaves the eye to concentrate on the drama that is the explosion of the runner out of the sun. J
I wish we knew the positioning of the brand. It would make it bit easier.
I choose A. The flare, like everyone says is distracting. Not to mention it looks like smoke.
Add a runner and it reminds me of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
If you do end up reading this then it’s Image A for me . Your eye will always go to the brightest part of the photo. On Photo A just Above the runner which takes you eye to her so it’s doing it job. But you already know.