Who we are:
At Visual Diamond Academy, we don’t just teach media. We develop people, build skills, create experience, and empower the next generation of media professionals.
Whether you’re an aspiring creative looking to explore photography or videography, refine your skills, build a portfolio, or pursue a professional career, we help you turn passion into skills, skills into experience, and experience into professional opportunities.
For churches and organizations, we provide media training and capacity building to develop capable media teams, improve technical competence, and strengthen media operations for greater impact and excellence.
Why Choose Visual Diamond Academy?
- Practical, project-based learning
- Taught by experienced and industry practicing professionals
- Real client and production experience
- Internship and mentorship opportunities
- Small class sizes for personalized attention
- Business-focused training that prepares you to earn
- A supportive community that helps you continue growing
Our Training Programs
Our programs combine technical excellence, real-world experience, business education, mentorship, and industry exposure to prepare you for success in today's creative industry.
Camera Fundamentals
From Camera Confusion to Camera Confidence
Master the fundamentals of camera operation and learn how to confidently pick up a camera and take better photographs.
This foundational photography workshop will teach you how to understand and control your camera, set the right exposure, achieve sharp focus, and apply essential composition techniques to create compelling images.
Stop guessing. Start shooting with confidenc.
🎯 Skill Level: Beginners
Duration: 1 Day (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Next Class: september 21st
Investment: N50,000
Professional Photography Bootcamp:
From Novice to a Professional Photographer.
If you’re ready to move beyond camera basics and shoot like a pro, the Professional Photography Bootcamp will help you develop the skills to shoot like an artist.
From mastering your camera to controlling light, directing your subjects, crafting powerful images through compelling composition techniques, harmonize color, and polished professional editing, "You will not just take pictures, You create images with purpose".
🎯 Skill Level: Beginners & Intermediate
Duration: 4 weeks (1 week Intensive Practical Class + 3-Week Hybrid Practice & Mentorship SUPPORT
Next Cohort: OCTOBER
Investment: N250,000
Media Professional Program (MPP)
If your dream is to build a successful career in media, the Media Professional Program is designed to transform your passion into a profession.
Through hands-on training in Photography and Video Production, you’ll master essential skills, gain real-world field experience, build an impressive portfolio, and receive professional mentorship to help you launch and grow a profitable media business.
Don’t just learn media. Build the skills, experience, and confidence to make it your profession.
🎯 Skill Level: Beginners & Intermediate
Duration: 4 Months:
Next Session Begins : SEPTEMBER - December
Investment: N360,000 (80% discount off)
Clarity Session:
Are you already in the industry feeling stuck or unsure of your next step ?
Our Clarity Sessions provide you with expert guidance and direction to help you overcome your creative challenges and move forward with confidence. You will receive personalized guidance, ask your questions, and leave with clear action steps tailored to your goals.
Duration: 1 Hour
Location: Zoom or Google Meet
investment: N50,000
Mentorship with Mr. Yomi
Need ongoing support without committing to a full-time programme? Mentorship with Mr. Yomi offers continuous coaching, accountability, and professional guidance to help you grow faster and avoid costly mistakes.
Duration: 2 Months
Format: ONLINE
Investment: N400,000
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Shoot Experience with Mr. Yomi
If you prefer to learn by observing professionals in action, then our Shoot Experience with Mr. Yomi is for you. Spend a day in the studio or on location, experience how real client productions are planned and executed, assist during live shoots and events, and gain practical insights that only come from being behind the scenes with an experienced creative team.
Format: Studio or outdoor
Duration: 2-3hrs
Investment: N100,000
Format: Event/location
Duration: 2-8hrs
Investment: N150,000
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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Meet Your Educator
Abayomi Adesanya - Mr Yomi
DoP | Director | Photographer | Drone Pilot
I help aspiring and growing photographers master their craft, gain clarity in their creative journey, and build profitable, purpose-driven photography businesses.
With years of experience behind the camera and in front of classrooms, I deliver structured in-person training alongside personalized mentorship — built to turn passion into purpose, and purpose into profit.
Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your photography business to the next level, this bootcamp is where that next step begins.
Your Creative Journey Starts Here
Every professional once started as a beginner— This training is your chance to build real skills, gain confidence, and create work you’ll be proud of. With the right guidance and hands-on experience, you won’t just take better pictures—you’ll see the world differently, with a creative eye that sets you apart.