HELP, i've accidentally emptied my trash with my photos in it

Is there a way that I can restore any of the photos?

Try using an application such as Data Rescue or FileSalvage. Using the computer for other purposes may overwrite the deleted content; if you can't get the files back through software, a professional data recovery company may succeed.
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