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Photography & Videography

Shoot, edit, and sell visual work.

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About this course

Learn to shoot strong photos and video, edit them well, and run a paid creative service.

When you take a picture, what makes it look professional instead of just a snapshot? It’s often about composition – how you arrange everything inside your camera frame before you even press the button. Think of it like arranging goods on a stall in Tejuosho Market; you put the brightest tomatoes in front, the biggest yams in the middle, so customers see them well. Your camera frame is your stall, and everything in it needs to be placed intentionally to make people stop and look.

What you'll learn

Course syllabus — 4 lessons

  1. Composition and the eye12 min
  2. Working with light14 min
  3. Editing photos and video18 min
  4. Project: a full shoot60 min

Your project

My First Client Shoot: Capturing a Nigerian Small Business

A Google Drive link containing 3 best edited photos (JPEG/PNG) and one edited video (MP4) of your chosen Nigerian small business.

Certificates on Skillnaija are earned, not issued for attendance: you submit this project, it is graded against a rubric, and passing issues a certificate anyone can verify.

Frequently asked questions

Is Photography & Videography free?

Yes. Photography & Videography is completely free on Skillnaija. You need a free account to open the lessons, and there is no charge for the course, the project, or the certificate.

How long does Photography & Videography take to complete?

6 weeks · ~5 hrs/week. There are 4 lessons, about 2 hours of material in total. You learn at your own pace and your progress is saved.

Do I need any experience to start Photography & Videography?

Beginner-friendly. You can start from scratch — no prior experience is assumed.

What will I learn in Photography & Videography?

You will build practical skills in Composition, Lighting, Editing, Pricing shoots. Every lesson is written for a Nigerian context, with examples drawn from how the work is actually done and paid for here.

Do I get a certificate for Photography & Videography?

Yes, but it has to be earned. You complete the course project — My First Client Shoot: Capturing a Nigerian Small Business and submit it for grading. Passing the project issues a verifiable certificate; finishing the lessons alone does not.

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