Former President Barack Obama Reacts After Photobombing Siblings' Cherry Blossom Shoot

Former US President Barack Obama has left a sweet comment after photobombing two adorable siblings' Cherry Blossom photo shoot.

Preston and Belle were posing for their family photo shoot at the iconic location in Washington, D.C. when the former POTUS made a surprise cameo.

The kids' mom posted about the unforgettable moment, which soon went viral, attracting Obama's attention.

On Tuesday, Portia Moore, her husband Damien, and their two children, daughter Belle and son Preston, took a trip to Washington, D.C.'s Tidal Basin to take photographs with the Cherry Blossoms.

Unknown to the family, they would get a surprise from Obama, who was taking a casual stroll along the Tidal Basin.

Damien was the first to notice the former president, and he quickly alerted his wife, who dismissed him as all her attention was on their 20-month-old son, Preston.

After the pictures were taken, Damien explained what he had said earlier, and his excited wife went to the photographer to see if Obama was captured in the snaps—and he was.

Moore shared the story of their encounter with Obama on social media, and it quickly went viral, attracting news stations and tabloids.

Moore shared two pictures showing Obama walking past her kids as they posed for their photographs. The former US president was super casual, wearing a white long-sleeved shirt, black pants, and matching shoes.

He also wore a baseball cap and shades and had his hands in his pockets as he strolled past. In one of the snaps, he seemed to look toward the camera and smiled a little.

In the post's caption, Moore narrated the day's unforgettable events, writing, "Look who strolled by in our picture for our family Cherry Blossom photo shoot!"

She continued, "Story time! It's the kids turn to take a photo together and Damien is saying something to me. I'm just focused on Preston not running towards the water (peak mom moment). After that shoot was done I pick Preston up and asked Damien "what were you saying"? He goes "that was President Obama who just walked by" and looks his direction."

Moore also wrote, "I was like whaaaaat?! I ran to the photographer and asked her if she got the picture. She scrolls through, and BOOM, there is it! The perfect shot!"

She concluded, "This story is one to remember, and the picture is a family heirloom (literally). And nope, we did not bother him on his much needed peaceful stroll. We were featured on the news today. Such an epic core memory formed for our entire family."

Moore also shared a clip from an NBC4 news coverage of their encounter with Obama.

The family's photographer, Briana Inell, told the news outlet that she would never forget the moment.

Inell said, "Usually, I'm editing all of the tourists out of the backgrounds for all my clients anyways, but this is the one photo that I won't be editing out this person."

When asked if the photograph would make it to her family's Christmas card, Moore replied, "Oh, my goodness. One hundred percent. I didn't even think about that. Yes, it is!"

She also had a message for Obama, "Come for next year's shoot. Same place, same time, same date. We'll be here."

The story of Obama photobombing Preston and Belle quickly went viral, and the family's day got much better after he shouted out to the siblings on his Instagram Stories.

After Moore posted about Obama photobombing her kids' shoot, the former president commented on it.

He wrote, "Preston and Belle, I hope you enjoyed peak bloom! My bad for stepping into the shot."

The 44th US president received a lot of love from fans for his comment, as many took turns commending him for being so lovely.

Obama also reposted Moore's post on his Instagram Stories, adding his comment to her post.

The father of two also posted pictures of his visit to the Tidal Basin on Monday. The snaps showed the sun shining in the background as he strolled past the cherry blossoms in peak bloom.

He captioned the post, "It's fun to be able to play tourist once in a while. The cherry blossoms were beautiful this morning."

Barack Obama's interaction with Moore's kids came amid the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.

The festival is an annual celebration of the iconic pink and white blooms that mark the arrival of spring.

The festival, which will be held from March 20 to April 13, 2025, will feature parades, music events, and cultural activities throughout the city.

The cherry blossoms, a symbol of U.S.-Japan friendship, reached peak bloom on March 28, but visitors can still enjoy their beauty for several weeks.

However, weather conditions play a crucial role in the timing of peak bloom, making flexibility essential for those planning a visit.