My disk0s2 cannot be repaired.  Is there a way to recover files on my computer?

My computer had a spinning wheel yesterday that would not go away, so I forced a shutdown (had done it before with no problems).  However, now my computer goes straight to the diagnostic tool, and when I try to repair disk0s2, it cannot be repaired.  I didn't have Time Machine automatically running, and my most recent backup is too old and I don't want to lose all of our pictures.   I'm desperate here - is there any other way to recover files off of this disk?
My MacBook pro is only 2 years old so this came as a surprise.  I've scheduled an appointment at the Apple Store but I'm seeing if there is anything I can do to help now...
-Drew

Try using a data recovery product such as the ones listed here. Don't write anything else to the drive until the files are recovered or you choose not to recover them.
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