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 prefer A, there a slight flare in the picture thats functions alot more that the other in B. Look at the amount of detail that is lost because of the huge flare in B. I love the shadows on the ground cause by her running. Theres just alot more to see and connect with in A.
Depends on usage.
personally I prefer A, but if it were to need text over any significant part of the image, the text would get lost. B provides a cleaner slate for things like that.
i would say it depends on how u use the picture. picture a would make a good pic if the logo would be on the bottom or out of the frame, it shows detail. as for photo b it would be cool to put the logo in the flare and then show the background all in one. It all depends…..
I would place my vote on A. Aside from contrast, saturation, flares ect. Photo A is more about the individual and less about the environment. Also like that it looks like the model is just about to smile in Photo A. Her expression in Photo B looks more stressed. In general, Photo A tells a more detailed story than Photo B. just my 2¢.
A.
I like her expression better, and the way her body is postioned. The thing that I do like about the B image is the way that the cars are composed.
Just my 2 cents.