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. The glare is just too imposing in B, but A looks beautiful and highlights the subject.
I like photo A. Simply because the light in B seems to blow a hole in the middle of the picture. But I guess it depends on what you’re trying to say. Though I have to say I like her expression better on B.
Photo A. I find the glare in the middle of B too distracting from the subject. The lighting in A adds to the subject.
A. but i’d crop more on left to split the white car in the middle. somewhere there..:-)
Photo A seems a lot more morning-ish, thus more appropriate for the jogging… B gives me the impression of very hot&dry weather, so not too good for a good morning run…