Composition tip: Use symmetry
Sunday 25 May 2025, 14:14 by Elja Trum | 2,210 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
Symmetry in photography is about creating a balanced composition by mirroring elements on either side of an imaginary line. This creates a sense of harmony and order, making the photo often very pleasing to look at.
Symmetry can be applied horizontally or vertically, and even diagonally, depending on the arrangement of your subject and the surroundings. Buildings, reflections in water and even faces are perfect examples of symmetry in your composition.
Although symmetry often creates a sense of stability and calm, it can also look boring if it is too predictable. You can prevent this by making sure there is also something asymmetrical in your photo. A small disruption of the symmetry can make the photo more exciting.
About the author
Elja Trum is the founder of Photofacts and online photography course website Photofacts Academy. He has been writing about photography since 2006. Elja is also the author of (Dutch) books on composition, black-and-white photography, flash photography and portrait photography.
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