Winners of the St Albans Film Festival photography competition have been announced.

Herts Advertiser: Entry to the '24 in 24' competition. Picture: M CarterEntry to the '24 in 24' competition. Picture: M Carter (Image: Archant)

The '24 in 24' competition took place on December 14, and entrants were asked to submit 24 photographs of specific places or items on a list within 24 hours.

The overall winner was Steve Collins, with a black and white photo of St Albans market, which will soon be hanging in the Museum + Gallery as part of his prize.

The under-14 winner was Piper Smith - judges said her work was "brilliant, quality and fun". Mandy Carter was winner of 'the best set' of 24 photos. Mandy said: "I was pretty speechless to hear the news. I'm happy the judges liked my pictures."

Matt Bigg, director of St Albans Film Festival, said: "We are really impressed with the standard of photographs and creativity that has been produced. It makes me feel very proud of our city."

Herts Advertiser: Entry to the '24 in 24' competition. Picture: Steve CollinsEntry to the '24 in 24' competition. Picture: Steve Collins (Image: STEVE COLLINS)

All winners will get free tickets to the 2020 St Albans Film Festival.