2 May 2008

Snap! winners announced

There were over 1,000 “stunning” photos and stories entered in this year’s competition, but they couldn’t all be winners.

Snap! offers a unique insight into what it is like to have a learning disability through the eyes of those closest to it.

Each year Mencap looks for photos of or taken by people with a learning disability.

This year there were 1,142 entries – the highest number so far.

Alex Proud is the founder of Proud Galleries and was one of the judges. He said: “The quality and depth of work were stunning and trying to pick winners was near impossible. In my whole life of working in photography, I don't think any set of photos has ever made me laugh, cry, gasp or admire quite so much.”

Other judges included fashion and celebrity photographer Rankin, picture editor at ‘The Guardian’ Eamonn McCabe, and previous Snap! winner Tom Thacker.

The prize-winners’ party will take place on 18 June at Proud Gallery Camden, and will be followed by a two-week exhibition in the same space. Prizes include cameras from competition sponsor Fujifilm.

See the winning photos and stories here