Founded by Ana Brandt

Where stories begin,
beautifully captured

A private, worldwide directory connecting expecting and new mothers with talented photographers. Free for models. Lifetime membership for creatives.

Maternity photography
Maternity model
Newborn photography
Belly Baby Models
43+
countries worldwide

Simple & Private

How Belly Baby Models works

01
Models sign up free

Expecting or new moms submit their information privately. No public profiles, no social media exposure. Your details stay protected in our secure database.

02
Photographers request

Paid member photographers submit a model request specifying location, shoot type, and timing. Our AI searches the database for the best matches.

03
We make the connection

If there's a match, we connect both parties. Models receive professionally edited images in exchange — no monetary compensation required.

27
Years of expertise
43+
Countries
TFP
Time for print exchange
100%
Confidential
For Models

Beautiful photos
at no cost to you

Whether you're glowing in your third trimester or have a brand new baby, sign up to be discovered by talented photographers in your area — completely free.

  • Free to join — always
  • Your contact info is never shared publicly
  • Receive professional edited images in exchange
  • Say yes or no to any shoot — your choice
  • Maternity, newborn, children & family
Sign Up as a Model
For Photographers

Access a worldwide
model network

Finding genuine maternity and newborn models is the hardest part. With a one-time membership, you get lifetime access to request models from Ana Brandt's global network.

  • One-time $99 lifetime membership
  • Submit unlimited model requests
  • AI-matched to your exact location & needs
  • Worldwide database — 43+ countries
  • Belly Baby Models Facebook group access
Become a Member — $99

What families are saying

Real stories, real connections

Meryse family shoot
"

Hi Ana, thank you for doing this for us as a family! We truly appreciate your time and we're in complete awe of your amazing, God-given talent. It was honestly like watching a renaissance painter bring to life a masterpiece — the only difference is that we created the little masterpiece which made it extra special.

You're truly a master at what you do and thank you for blessing us as a family with this free shoot. We would never have been able to afford it and we are so grateful. Thank you for using your talents and your business to bless others. You have given us an amazing keepsake that will be treasured for generations to come.

Thank you again — it was such an honour to meet you. You tread this earth with such a gentleness and humbleness yet you are so great and we appreciate you so much. XOXO

— Meryse, model client
Dana Lucy family shoot
"

I am Dana Lucy's grandmother who you photographed at a workshop in North Carolina. At the time my daughter and I had absolutely no idea that we were in the presence of photographer royalty, and I just want to thank you for the most beautiful photos of Lucy.

You are truly a baby whisperer. Your kindness and gentleness with Lucy did not go unnoticed. I feel extremely lucky to have met you and am so grateful for the beautiful photos that we will cherish.

— Dana Lucy's grandmother, workshop client
"

Everything is confidential. Our photographers put in requests for models, we search our database for a match, and connect the two together. It is then up to the photographer and model to connect for their desired shoot.

— Ana Brandt, Founder of Belly Baby Models