A Virginia family residing in Washington, D.C., captured a memorable moment when former President Barack Obama inadvertently stepped into the frame of a photograph featuring their two children amidst the renowned cherry blossom trees of the area.Onlookers witnessed Obama entering the background of a professional photograph of Belle, aged 4, and Preston, aged 1, taken at the Tidal Basin.Subsequently, Obama expressed his apologies on social media, stating, “Preston and Belle, hope you enjoyed peak bloom. My bad for stepping into the shot.”Every spring, numerous visitors from around the globe flock to the nation’s capital to admire the cherry trees in full bloom.
As the children were concluding a photo session with their parents, Portia Moore and Damien Thomas, Moore shared on Instagram about Obama’s unanticipated presence.
“Look who strolled by in our picture for our family Cherry Blossom photo shoot!” she remarked.
“Story time! It’s the kids’ turn to take a photo together, and Damien is saying something to me,” she continued. “I’m just focused on Preston not running towards the water (peak mom moment). After that shoot was completed, I picked Preston up and asked Damien, ‘What were you saying?’ He replied, ‘That was President Obama who just walked by’ and looked in his direction. I was like whaaaaat?! I rushed to the photographer and inquired if she had captured the moment. She scrolled through and BOOM there it was! The perfect shot!”Briana Inell, the photographer who was capturing images of Moore’s young children, informed the Washington Post that she has been photographing families and infants for over a decade
The photographer noted that it was not unusual for tourists to pass by in the background.
“I visit the Tidal Basin annually,” Inell remarked. “I am quite accustomed to individuals interrupting my photographs. I assure my clients, ‘do not be concerned, they will be edited out using Photoshop.’”
Furthermore, alongside his apology, Obama shared a post regarding the day on his personal Instagram account.
“It is enjoyable to occasionally embrace the role of a tourist. The cherry blossoms were stunning this morning!” he expressed.
