Symmetry is often overlooked in composition discussions, especially when asymmetry and the rule of thirds grabs everyone’s attention, with its promise of a quick fix for your photography.
But as you’ll see in this gallery, symmetry can be one of the most visually powerful tools at a photographer’s disposal.
This collection showcases some of my symmetrical compositions – photographs where everything is naturally balanced.
What defines a symmetrical photograph is very simple:
Symmetry isn’t a static composition that’s boring and obvious. When used well, it creates a kind of blank canvas that allows movement, emotion, and story to shine through.
These photos reflect how I use symmetry as a way to guide the viewer’s eye clearly and with precision.
So yes, I love symmetry! and you should too.
Want to Learn More?
At the bottom of this page, you’ll find a video that dives deeper into this topic. It walks you through how symmetry works, how often it’s used by professionals (even if they don’t realize it), and how you can start using it in your own photography.
So enjoy browsing through these images – and when you’re ready, scroll down and hit play on the video to learn how symmetry can help your compositions too.
Want to Learn How to Compose Photos Using Symmetry?
If you’ve enjoyed this gallery, and you’re interested in symmetry, then this video tutorial should help get you started. I break down how and why symmetry works in photography, and show how you can use it to instantly improve your images – even when you’re not feeling inspired.
You’ll learn:
- How to spot symmetry anywhere.
- How symmetry works consistently well, every time you use it to compose.
- How professional photographers rely on symmetry more than you might think
- Repeatable techniques you can try today
Whether you’re a beginner, or just looking to sharpen your compositional skills, this video will give you practical, repeatable techniques that you can start using right away. Take a look and see how symmetry can help you create more consistently good photos.