Help please!

I have an iPod touch that is completely disabled (I forgot the passcode). Since I forgot the passcode almost two years ago, it is still running iOS 6. I've put off restoring because I have a ton of pictures I never downloaded to my computer from the iPod. If I were to restore, would it give me the option of saving my pictures before I wipe it? If not, do you know of any softwares that would be able to retrieve the pictures? (Please note again: this iPod is still running iOS 6 so the software must work with this iOS.) I have over 1,000 pictures and would be overjoyed if I could get them back. OR, if you know of any softwares that can hack into the iPod without restoring, that would be great!!! I remember the passcode now, so if it could just give me one more chance, I'd be able to get into it finally after 2 years. Thank you so much ahead of time!! Oh and just to note, this is an iPod touch 5.