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Purple Hue by Ryan Dickson won a bronze award.

Snap! is the annual film and photography competition organised by learning disability charity Mencap.

This year over 600 photographs and 49 films were considered by the judging panel which included journalist Kate Spicer, Lady Frances Sorrell, freelance creative director Gary Harvey, two members of Mencap's learning disability panel and former winners of the competition.

Prizes were awarded in gold, silver, bronze and highly commended categories.

"The quality of the photographs is improving every year, and the stories they tell have real depth and impact. I loved the opportunity to look at every single entrant's story, not just the winner's, it's a privilege," commented Kate Spicer.

The winners were announced at a special awards ceremony last night attended by actor Matthew Horne from Gavin and Stacey, Elliot Rosen from EastEnders and Chloe Madeley who performs in Dancing On Ice on ITV.

The photographs will now be displayed at the Rich Mix gallery in east London and the Bedford headquarters of Fujifilm UK, which sponsors the competition.

The images will also be available to see online.

Mencap's head of communications, Sarah Bernard, said: "We've had some incredible entries in this year's Snap! I think the judges have done a great job in choosing a selection of images which show a range of styles and subject matters. People with a learning disability often face barriers in communicating with others. These images show a fantastic and creative insight into their world."