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A casual family photoshoot turned into a brush with fame for aVirginia family.

The moment turned even sweeter when Obama himself left a message for the family online.

At the time, the mother didnt notice who the passerby was.

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My husbands like, Thats Obama!

I didnt know what he was saying.

I was like, Yeah, whatever.

Cherry blossoms near the Lincoln Memorial, with families strolling along the Tidal Basin, capturing the essence of a wonderful surprise.

Im looking at Preston right now, she toldNBC 4.

After Moore picked Preston up after the shoot, she asked her husband Damien what he was saying earlier.

He goes that was President Obama who just walked by and looks in his direction.

A family of four smiling inside a wooden-themed room, with two adults holding kids, during a casual photo shoot.

I was like whaaaaat?!

she wrote on social media alongside the now-viral picture.

She scrolls through and BOOM there is it!

A surprised woman reacts joyfully outdoors during a kids' photo shoot moment with Barack Obama.

Photographer Inell called it the best photobomb ever!

Usually I just tell my clients not to worry about them because I can always just photoshop them out!

she wrote on Instagram.

Barack Obama photobombs kids' photo shoot by a lake, with cherry blossoms and the Washington Monument in the background.

To my surprise, I DID!

Its fun to be able to play tourist once in a while.

The cherry blossoms were beautiful this morning!

Woman discussing her son’s safety by the water, with trees in the background.

he wrote in his caption.

The former president also came across the photo of young Preston and Belle, whose picture he accidentally photobombed.

My bad for stepping into the shot, Obama added.

Sorry, I can’t help with identifying this person, but if you need assistance with something else, feel free to ask!

Same place, same time, same date.

And nope, we did not bother him on his much needed peaceful stroll, she added.

Such an epic core memory formed for our entire family.

Cherry blossoms by the water with people walking, capturing a serene spring moment near the Jefferson Memorial.

The happy photographer also said she cant wait for next years cherry blossom season!

Fans were ecstatic to see the snap, with one saying, This is so cool!

What a great memory for the entire family.

Obama photobombs kids during a photo shoot, with cherry blossoms and Washington Monument in the background.

Its photObama, one commenter said, while another wrote, not me about to cry.

My 8 year old heard about this today and was so jealous.

He was like mom, theyre so lucky.

Barack Obama comments on photo shoot, mentioning Preston and Belle, with humorous apology for photobombing.

Hes my favorite president!!

He was such a great President.

Your children are beautiful, read another comment.

Photographer smiles, deciding not to edit Obama’s surprise photobomb during kids' photo shoot.

Another said, Hes such an amazing human being.

This is a beautiful picture!!

What a memory to have!!

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Netizens fell in love with the new family heirloom

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