What is meant by symmetry in photography? Pictures that are symmetrical show the same pattern or design on each half of the subject. Each side has the same visual weight which creates a sense of balance, order and harmony. This is pleasing to the eyes and helps create a stronger photograph.  These are a few random pictures featuring the three types of symmetry; radial, horizonal and vertical. The first examples are feature radial symmetry. The visual balance within the image radiates outwards from a central point in the picture. Any, often times it is symmetrical across both the horizontal and vertical axis.                       Horizonal symmetrical images have a visual line…