Compositional balance in photography refers to the way in which the various elements in your shot relate to each other within the frame, considering their individual visual appearances and guaranteeing that equilibrium is preserved. In a composition that is balanced, some visual elements have better visual weight than others. Because of this, it is necessary to maximize a balance between the colors, shapes, space, and other compositional factors. Symmetry is one way to catch balance when you try to create composition.

The concept of symmetry, which refers to the perfect similarity of shape on both sides of a dividing line, is intimately connected to the idea of aesthetics. It’s impossible to miss a perfectly symmetrical design. You’ll notice an improvement in the quality of your compositions if you add symmetrical elements into them. Symmetry or dynamic symmetry is something we’ve seen since we were babies, so our brains have become accustomed to and expect it. As a consequence, this law cannot be ignored under any circumstance. When you see a scene with symmetry, you shouldn’t just ignore it. You should do your best to capture the scene in a way that highlights and balances the elements in the shot. Breaking the apparent symmetry will result in the creation of an unbalanced picture that is unpleasant to look at for a human being.