About

The Belly Baby Summit

Founded & Led by Ana Brandt

The Belly Baby Summit is a premier educational experience created and led by internationally renowned photographer and educator Ana Brandt, alongside her dedicated team.

Ana brings more than two decades of real-world experience to this summit. She successfully ran Belly Baby and Beyond for three years and has been a featured speaker at the industry’s most respected stages, including WPPI, Imaging USA, Texas School, Shutterfest, CreativeLive, CIFOTO, Smile Congress, Fovitech, and many more. Her teaching career spans over 14 years domestically and 8+ years internationally, reaching photographers across the globe.

With a combined online reach in the millions, Ana’s educational impact is unmatched. Her YouTube channel alone has surpassed 35 million views, and her Facebook communities continue to educate, inspire, and connect photographers worldwide. Despite her global presence, Ana remains deeply rooted in what matters most—continuing to run a successful photography business while teaching others how to do the same.

Family is at the heart of Ana’s journey. She has traveled the world teaching alongside her children, proving that it is possible to build a thriving career while raising a family with intention, balance, and purpose. Most recently, her son has launched his own photography studio and brand, continuing the legacy of creativity, entrepreneurship, and independence.

The Mission of the Belly Baby Summit

The Belly Baby Summit was created with a clear purpose:
to bring together true industry leaders who are actively producing consistent, high-quality work and who are genuinely passionate about teaching and mentoring others.

This is not theory-based education.
This is real experience, real workflows, and real business insight from educators who are living what they teach.

Ana firmly believes that it is our responsibility to train and lead the next generation—not just through technique, but through:

  • integrity in our work

  • consistency in our careers

  • leadership in our communities

  • and kindness in how we show up

The Belly Baby Summit is more than an event.
It is a movement rooted in education, elevation, and example—designed to inspire photographers to grow not only their skills, but their confidence, mindset, and long-term success.