Barack Obama Hilariously Photobombs Family’s Cherry Blossom Pics: ‘My Bad for Stepping In!’
Imagine you’re at D.C.’s Tidal Basin, cherry blossoms exploding in pink perfection, your kids giggling as you try to snap that one perfect family photo. Now imagine looking up to see none other than Barack Obama casually strolling into your shot. Yep, it happened! Portia Moore and her family got the surprise of a lifetime when the former president photobombed their morning photo session—and his response was pure gold.
It was peak bloom season, and Portia was all-in mom mode, keeping an eye on her 20-month-old son, Preston, who was this close to making a break for the water. Her daughter, Belle, stood picture-ready under a cherry tree as their photographer, Briana Inell, worked her magic. “I’m just trying to keep Preston safe,” Portia laughed, recalling the moment to NBC4 Washington. So when her husband suddenly whispered, “That’s Obama!” she barely registered it. “I was like, ‘Yeah, okay, I’m busy with Preston here!’”
It wasn’t until she scooped up her son and glanced at Briana’s camera that the truth hit. There he was—Barack Obama, rocking a baseball cap and a chill vibe, strolling through their family photo like he was meant to be there. “We were freaking out!” Portia said. “We checked the shots and screamed, ‘We got it!’”
For Briana, this was no ordinary gig. “I’m usually editing tourists out of the background,” she said with a grin. “But this guy? He’s staying in the photo forever.” And who could blame her? It’s not every day a former president turns your client’s keepsake into a viral moment.
The story didn’t end there. When the photo hit Instagram, Obama himself caught wind of it and dropped a comment that’s peak Obama charm: “Preston and Belle, I hope you enjoyed peak bloom! My bad for stepping into the shot.” He even shared his own Tidal Basin pics, proving he was just another guy soaking up the cherry blossom magic.
Portia’s already dreaming of a sequel. “Mr. President, come back next year!” she said, laughing. “Same time, same place—we’ll save you a spot.” Something tells us this family’s cherry blossom tradition just got a whole lot cooler.
