BEST PHOTOGRAPHY

WINNER: LUMINANCE

Photography can be a forgotten attribute in today’s hobby. Most photos are cropped player images, but sometimes borderless photos can capture aspects of the game that most cards can’t. Luminance delivered high-quality images that give collectors in-game context along with a cool-looking photo treatment. Actually, the base cards have the best images in the entire product.

CLOSE SECOND: DONRUSS OPTIC MY HOUSE

This is a small 10-card insert from Donruss Optic, but has a cool, high-energy photo on each card. Players celebrating or flexing are set against lightning-style background. It’s a reminder that cards don’t have to include a typical action shot, and time was obviously spent to find photos that fit the theme. The set includes stars such as Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott and Khalil Mack.