slide-out-dofeWe are the first approved Duke of Edinburgh Award photography skills provider with a license to assess and teach students, as we have done since 2015! Sharp Shots meet the rigorous requirements needed for a DofE skills award for both Bronze and Silver Award. We ensure that each and every student is taught all of the necessary photographic skills and techniques to not only allow them to pass the DofE photography skill set but also to make them great photographers.

We offer online, Zoom and in-person DofE photography skills courses, making sure that there is something for everyone regardless of where you are!


What Makes Us Stand Out?

  • We are the first approved DofE Photography Skills provider
  • The number 1 photography club for teens
  • Professional guidance and lots of experience teaching teens
  • Over 1000 students have achieved their DofE with us
  • We offer online on-demand, online live Zoom DofE classes also in-person workshops
  • No third party involvement, the entirety of the course is specifically designed and carried out by Sharp Shots

Course Content and Skills Taught

  • Students work is reviewed regularly
  • Email & social media guidance for Zoom+ and in-person courses
  • 12 weeks of photographic assignments
  • Learn how to make the most of your DSLR or smartphone
  • Learn about composition
  • Working with different themes such as portraits, landscapes and wildlife
  • Learn how to post-process images using photoshop

In-Person DofE Courses

  • Engage in fun and informative photography face to face workshops
  • Instant tuition and feedback
  • Experiment with new skills whilst they are fresh in your mind
  • Inspire and be inspired by others in the group
  • Final Assessment, DofE reporting & sign off

Online DofE Courses

  • Complete this online photography course around your own schedule
  • 12 weekly lesson modules
  • Video tutorials
  • Access to ‘members only’ Facebook group
  • Final Assessment, DofE reporting & sign off

Zoom DofE Courses

  • Complete this Zoom+ photography course over 3 months
  • 12 weekly lesson modules
  • Access to ‘members only’ Facebook group
  • Feedback and guidance on Zoom+ courses
  • Final Assessment, DofE reporting & sign off

Smartphone DofE Courses

  • How to master composition
  • Flexibility of on-demand
  • Access to a ‘members only’ Facebook group
  • Technical learnings of photography
  • Learn how to make the most of the camera that fits in your pocket
  • Final Assessment, DofE reporting & sign off

Bronze and Silver Awards

Here at Sharp Shots we offer courses for both Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Both awards are highly regarded by colleges, universities and also employers. Our DofE courses are a great way to achieve your skills award through a fun and creative medium. Anyone looking to fulfil their skills section and complete their award is now easier than ever!

View the short video above to learn more!


DofE Bronze Award

If you are looking to complete your bronze award, then the Sharp Shots DofE photography course is ideal as it covers the three-months skills section requirements. The fact that this can be achieved online means you can complete the course at a convenient location for you and you can uncover the photographic gems of your local area.

Our expert photographers will be on hand to offer advice on email so it is as easy as possible for you to pass your skills section and get closer to obtaining a DofE Bronze Award that looks great on your CV and could give you the passport for a future you have always dreamed of.


DofE Silver Award

If you are taking on the challenging DofE silver award, then you can make a three or six-month skills section much easier to complete with our online DofE ‘Follow On’ Photography Skills course. Through engaging, webinars and social media support you can cross this part of your award off easily. Our fun and the exciting course can help you to have a deeper understanding of the art of photography and help to develop your hobby and passion into a career you can pursue.

Whatever your style of photography, our experienced photographers will offer their expert tips and advice to help you to pass your assessment and learn as much as possible about this powerful and captivating art form.


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