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Obama Offers Iconic Reaction After He Accidentally Photobombed A Family's Photos In DC

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Portia Moore was stunned after former President Barack Obama strolled by just as their family photographer was snapping photos of her kids under the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C.—and Obama himself commented on her viral post.

If you try to take nice pictures in a scenic location, there will likely be people wandering through the background of your photos, because everyone else will also be enjoying the scenery.

In most cases, people try to time the shots between passersby or edit them out afterwards, but after a photoshoot in Washington D.C., one family will definitely not be editing out the accidental guest walking among the cherry blossoms and the Washington Monument.


Portia Moore was with her children as they had their photos professionally taken and was alerted by her husband that there had been what looked like secret service agents walking behind their children during some of the pictures.

The mom posted the shot to Instagram with the caption, "Look who strolled by in our picture for our family Cherry Blossom photo shoot!"

She explained:

"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. 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!"

It was indeed the perfect shot, and it quickly went viral.

And then, as if being caught mid-stride in the background of their photo wasn't enough, the former President commented on their photo on Instagram.

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People were delighted by the photo and especially by his comment.

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Some people were a little slow on the uptake.

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Folks were disappointed that the best pun was right there and everyone missed it when reporting the story.

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A lot of people imaged what it will be like for those kids to grow up with this image as one in their lives.



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It's a family treasure, for sure.

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The photos were professionally taken by Briana Inell Photography as part of a photo session for the two children, and she also shared the moment on Instagram.

People congratulated her on the boost for her business.

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Iconic.

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The family has invited the former President to stop by at the same place and time next year for a more intentional photo.

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