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 it depends on the layout of the ad and the ‘feel’ you want to have with the ad. Without knowing these important pieces it’s hard to pick one over the other. They’re both beautiful images for their own reasons.
I think B, it gives more dramatic feel like, also it gives a mood about the picture.
I prefer A. The flaring in B doesn’t work for me. It takes over rather than enhances the shot
I like B. I think the lower angle is better, I like seeing more of her hard shadow. Her foot is not amputated on B and I think the flare will interrupt the viewers attention and pull them into the ad.
I personally prefer B. I love flare and am attracted to it. However, for a marketing campaign I’d have to vote A. Purely for logistic reasons.