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
Stop Guessing. Start Taking Better Photos.
The Camera Fundamentals workshop helps you understand your camera settings and develop the essential skills to photograph with confidence: Set the right exposure for your shot, Achieve sharp focus and Compose more engaging photographs.
Whether you’re just starting out or want to feel more confident using your camera, this workshop will help you build a stronger foundation in photography.
🎯 Skill Level: Beginners
Duration: 1 Day (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Next Class: to be annouced
Investment: N50,000
Photography & Videography Bootcamp:
From Camera Confusion to Shooting with Confidence.
This bootcamp is designed to help you develop practical skills in shooting, lighting and editing. Build your creative confidence, strengthen your technical foundation and get ready to pursue opportunities in photography and videography.
Skill Level: Beginners & Intermediate
Duration: 4 Weeks
2 Weeks of Intensive Practical Training + 2 Weeks of Guided Practice & Projects
Next Cohort: November 23rd - December 18th, 2026
Training Investment: Physical: ₦250,000 I Online: ₦150,000
Media Professional Program (MPP)
Turn Your Passion into a Profession. Build Skills. Gain Experience. Launch Your Media Career.
Ready to build a career in media? The Media Professional Program (MPP) is designed to help you grow into a skilled creative professional and entrepreneur. Through practical training in photography and video production, you’ll develop your creative and technical abilities while gaining real-world production experience. You’ll also build a portfolio, receive mentorship and focus on personal development.
By the end of the program, you’ll have a foundation to pursue creative opportunities, grow your career and build your own media business.
Skill Level: Beginners & Intermediate
Duration: 6 Months
Next Cohort: January – June 2027
Training Investment: ₦500,000
Take the next step towards becoming a media professional.
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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.