Viral Moment: A Mother Requests Designers to Edit Her Deceased Baby's Photo

Members of the Facebook group 'Smart Photoshop' didn't expect the extraordinary request from a mother whose baby daughter passed away five days after birth. Most requests in this group typically involve old photos needing improvements and added elements. However, those who saw this mother's plea and the following thread of images and comments could not remain indifferent. "In the short time I've been here, I've seen posts where you've 'brought the dead back to life' in a graphic sense," wrote the mother. She attached a photo of her baby, connected to tubes with swollen eyes. These are the words she wrote:

"I would appreciate it if you could do this for my precious daughter who died five days after her birth. The pain is unbearable. I'd love a keepsake that's less traumatic, without the tubes and hospital background. Perhaps something in the style of newborn photography. Thank you in advance; may you only know happiness," concluded the mother, who wished to remain anonymous.

Tal Chacham, the group's administrator, took on the task, and here's what he wrote after completing two versions (we chose the second, more 'digestible' one). "After rigorous editing, both physically and emotionally," wrote Chacham. In both versions he provided, Chacham removed the tubes connected to the late baby's body.

The outcome touched thousands, with hundreds of comments praising the sensitivity and beautiful result. Here are a few reactions from the viral thread:

Ohev Hakenazari Chen wrote: "This post crushed me, you are doing holy work."

Michal Gross: "Tal Chacham, you are a righteous person full of merit."

"Tal Chacham, you are incredible and talented, but above all, you have a rare personality. Every time a request is made, you strive to bring happiness to everyone, dedicating your time selflessly during odd hours to spread joy."

"Tal Chacham, you made me cry. You're amazing, may Hashem bless you," wrote Eden Tamar.

"Listen my brother, I'm in tears here. May you only edit happy occasions," added another user.