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Photographer Shares Grief Journey, Gains 51K Followers

1/29/2026

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Photographer Anjali Pinto, whose husband Jacob Johnson died 16 months after their marriage, uses Instagram to share grief through images of him and their life.
Her posts have attracted an audience of over 51,000 followers, many of whom have shared their own stories of love and loss.
Correspondent Michelle Miller interviewed Pinto at a photography exhibition showcasing their work, illustrating how images can connect people through shared experiences of grief.

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Story summary

Photographer Anjali Pinto, whose husband Jacob Johnson died 16 months after their marriage, uses Instagram to share grief through images of him and their life.
Her posts have attracted an audience of over 51,000 followers, many of whom have shared their own stories of love and loss.
Correspondent Michelle Miller interviewed Pinto at a photography exhibition showcasing their work, illustrating how images can connect people through shared experiences of grief.