The Photographic Portrait Prize is a photography competition that has been running for fifteen years now and attracts some of the best talent from around the world when it comes to photography.

This year the competition has led to 7,000 photos being entered, with just sixty works making the shortlist for the final exhibition, which is being held at the Lowry in Manchester. The show has already been seen at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

The exhibition consists of a mix of family photos and photojournalism, covering famous faces from the world of sport, movies and music. The stars on show in the photography exhibition include Amy Winehouse, Alex Higgins and actor Sir Ian McKellen.

The winner of the show however was a photo by Jonathan Torgovnikm where he pictured Joseline Ingabire and her Daughter Leah Batamuliza. The photo shows the harrowing image of a mother and daughter from Rwanda. Her husband was murdered by the militia and she was repeatedly raped by them while she was pregnant with his daughter.

The artist says about the picture:

When you look at this portrait, the first thing that strikes you is how beautiful they are.

You can see this photo, and the rest of the finalists at the Lowry now, until 21st September. Admission is free.