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Her images genuinely portray a fair, intimate and harsh story of her close relatives, which in turn tell a story of the whole human family.?<\/p>\n<p>Leonie won the ?F? Award which was set up two years ago by Fabrica, the communication research centre at clothing retailer Benetton.<\/p>\n<p>The award is also backed by the International Center of Photography in Milan (known as Forma). <\/p>\n<p>Judges praised Leonie for her ?innovative photographic approach? with an ?interest in the human condition?.<\/p>\n<p>The prize money will help the winner exhibit her project. 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