Model Applications
Be part of something beautiful.
We are looking for pregnant and newborn models to be photographed live at the Belly Baby Summit by world-class educators and a room full of talented photographers. This is a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
Model call dates — all four events
California applications open August 2026. Melbourne applications open mid-2026. NYC and Frankfurt model calls open in 2026. Email us to express interest and we will contact you when your city opens.
What to expect
A day you will never forget.
Being a model at the Belly Baby Summit is unlike any photography experience you will ever have. You are not just having your photo taken — you are at the center of an incredible, supportive room full of photographers who are absolutely dedicated to capturing you beautifully.
Our educators are some of the most skilled maternity and newborn photographers in the world. They will pose you with care, light you expertly, and make you feel completely at ease from the moment you arrive. Every detail is looked after.
And the images? You will receive professional, portfolio-quality photographs of yourself or your newborn that you will treasure for the rest of your life.
Free
No cost to participate. Your time and presence is the only requirement.
Pro
Photographed by world-class professional educators at the top of their field.
Images
Walk away with beautiful professional photographs to keep forever.
Care
Baby safety is our highest priority. Every pose guided by certified professionals.
What you receive
Why models love this experience.
Professional photographs
Stunning, professionally edited images of you or your newborn — photographs that capture this irreplaceable moment in your life with genuine artistry.
A truly unique experience
Being photographed by a room full of world-class educators is unlike anything else. You will feel supported, celebrated, and completely cared for from start to finish.
No experience needed
Our educators guide you through every position with care, patience, and expertise. You do not need to know how to pose. Just show up and be yourself.
Completely free
There is no charge to participate as a model. We simply ask for your time, your trust, and your willingness to be part of something truly special.
Baby safety is everything
Newborn safety is our highest and most non-negotiable priority. Every pose is guided by Ana Brandt's certified professionals dedicated to safe newborn photography.
Memories for a lifetime
Pregnancy and those first days with a newborn pass so quickly. These images will become some of the most treasured photographs of your life.
Open calls by city
When to apply.
Southern California
September Summit
September 11–13, 2026 · Tustin, CA
Applications open August 2026
Melbourne, Australia ✨ New
November Summit
November 20–22, 2026 · Melbourne
Applications open mid-2026
New York City
Garment District
April 23–25, 2027 · Manhattan
Applications open 2026
Frankfurt, Germany
First in Europe
May 21–23, 2027 · Frankfurt
Applications open 2026
We are looking for
- Pregnant mamas in their second or third trimester
- Families with newborns aged 5–14 days old
- Families with newborns and older siblings
- Maternity models comfortable with artistic direction
- Mothers willing to be photographed in a live group setting
What to know before applying
- Sessions take place during summit hours — typically daytime on summit days
- You will be photographed by multiple photographers simultaneously under educator direction
- All posing is guided by certified educators — no experience needed
- Newborn safety protocols are strictly followed at every session
- Images are shared with attending photographers for their portfolios
- You will receive your own beautiful set of photographs to keep
How it works
Four simple steps.
1
Express your interest
Email us at staff@anabrandt.com to let us know which city and event you are interested in.
2
Applications open
When model calls open for your city we will reach out with the official application form and all the details you need.
3
Get selected
Our team reviews applications and selects models based on timing, availability, and what our educators need for their sessions.
4
Show up & shine
Arrive at the summit, meet the educators and photographers, and experience something truly unforgettable.
Common questions
Everything you need to know.
Yes, completely. There is no cost whatsoever to participate. We ask only for your time, your presence, and your trust. In return you receive a genuinely extraordinary experience and beautiful professional photographs.
Newborns are ideally between 5 and 14 days old at the time of the session. This is when babies are most sleepy and flexible for the gentle posing our educators use. If your baby falls outside this range, please still reach out — we evaluate on a case by case basis.
Yes. Live summit sessions involve multiple attending photographers capturing the session while an educator directs both you and the photographers. This is a supportive, encouraging, and very caring environment. Most models describe it as feeling like a celebration.
Images captured during the session are used by attending photographers for their professional portfolios and educational purposes. You will also receive a beautiful set of edited images for your own personal use and to treasure forever.
Absolutely. Baby safety is our highest and most non-negotiable priority. Every session is led by Ana Brandt's certified educators who have dedicated their careers to safe newborn photography. No pose is ever attempted outside the baby's natural comfort range. You will never be asked to leave your baby's side.
We are accepting expressions of interest for all four cities — California (September 2026), Melbourne Australia (November 2026), New York City (April 2027), and Frankfurt Germany (May 2027). California applications open August 2026. Melbourne applications open mid-2026. NYC and Frankfurt open later in 2026. Email staff@anabrandt.com to register your interest for any city.
The best thing to do right now is email us at staff@anabrandt.com to express your interest and let us know which city you are interested in. We will contact you directly when applications open for your event.
Ready to be part of it?
Express your interest today.
Model calls open on a rolling basis for each city across all four events. Email us now and we will reach out as soon as applications open for your event.
Email Us NowOr contact us through the contact page · staff@anabrandt.com