Accidentally deleted 'originals' folder

while re-importing iphoto pictures into the library due to an earlier system error, I realised that both originals and edited libraries were added, hence every photo set was duplicated and this slowed down the program greatly.
I then deleted the 'originals' folder from the view window and from trash. I then found, to my horror, that the original and existing picture files were deleted from iPhoto library and I am only left with the 'thumbs' folder, in which the resolution of each photo is average of 30kb and very poor resolution!
I am wondering, is there any way I can restore the original photos again back to its original resolution and not the scaled down 'thumb' sized? I am really upset because the photos mean so much to me. pls help! thanks.

vanessaong
Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
Sorry for your difficulties.
1. Stop using your mac - it only increases the chances that the files will be overwritten
2. Download a file recovery software such as File Salvage, you'll also need a HD for the files to be recovered to.
Regards
TD

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