No Babes is a non-profit organisation in which we question taboos and beauty ideals together. We are happy to give your story a voice in different ways with the aim of promoting the mental well-being of young people.
We mainly focus on photoshoots, presence at events and in the media. Will you join us?


THE FOUNDER OF NO BABES
Morgane Gielen (b. 1994) is a lifestyle and fashion photographer based in Belgium. She focuses on creating more inclusivity and diversity in the fashion industry.
In 2019, Morgane Gielen started going fulltime as a lifestyle and fashion photographer. The same year, she also kicked off No Babes VZW. An organization that questions beauty ideals and wants to make taboos discussable.
It began as a photo project on Instagram. Since then it has grown into a photo book published in collaboration with Borgerhoff & Lamberigts, several exhibitions, collaborations with organizations such as Stad Gent, Dito VZW and SAAMO, a column on Iedereen Beroemd, a podcast called Taboo Talk, and more. In 2022, she also took the step of founding Belgium's first inclusive modeling agency called No Babes Agency.
Having experienced traumatic events herself and struggling with an inferiority complex, Morgane set out to find like-minded people: "From a young age, I've had a kind of sense of justice. I am very troubled by injustice and I will also do anything to stand up for people who don't get a voice."
And although body positivity is a major topic in her photography, Morgane does not limit herself to just that: "When I started 'No Babes,' I wanted to tell and share the raw stories of real people. I wanted to eradicate "box-thinking" and show that it is okay to be vulnerable. So excluding people was not an option for me. From the LGBTQIA+ community to paralympians: with me, everyone is seen."
WHAT CAN WE OFFER?
PHOTO SHOOTS
This is for the die hards, the daredevils, the one who is ready to dive deep into their own taboo-breaking story. We take the time to get acquainted and to zoom in on how we tell your story and translate it to image. Many label this shoot as something therapeutic, because it leaves a powerful impact.
EVENTS
We are very happy to join forces with like-minded organizations to make a statement. This can range from organizing an exhibition about a certain theme, to helping in organizing inclusive events.
We also organize events within our own community so that they have a place where they can be themselves.
WORKSHOPS
Through lectures and workshops, we raise awareness about the fact that inclusivity is still in its baby shoes in Belgium.
That's why we think it's important to educate people about what the impact of unrealistic ideals created by society has on our own self-image, but also on everything and everyone around us.
ARTICLES
De Morgen: Stap voor stap zijn wij het nieuwe normaal
VRT NWS: No Babes Agency wilt meer diversiteit
Marie-Claire: Woman To Watch
Humo: Ik wil mensen ontdoen van hun oogkleppen
HLN: Na #nofilter in Iedereen Beroemd
Knack: Niet perfect, wel model
VRT - #nofilter - No Babes: watch it here
GOPLAY - Inside The Box - Inclusivity in fashion : watch it here
MENT TV - Trendsetters: watch it here
Mar10's - Vol zelfvertrouwen voor de camera : watch it here
NRJ - Open radio: watch it here
EXPOSITIONS
Saintklet, Brussel (2020)
Femmeniste, Antwerpen (2020)
Broei, Gent (2021)
Fire Is Gold Festival (2021)
Ampere Open Air Festival (2021)
Piet Moodshop, Gent (2021)
Factor Club, Brugge (2021)
Bib Kortenberg (2022)
Het Geuzenhuis, Gent (2022)
Sorry Not Sorry Festival (2022)
Z33 Hasselt (2022)
TESTIMONIALS
Phora Deschryver
"My photoshoot was truly empowering and therapeutical, talking to Morgane and her taking my pictures gave me a chance to talk openly about my struggles while being understood. I'm so happy I was able to share my story and to help others that can relate to my struggles. I will never feel alone anymore because the beautiful experience and opportunity No Babes gave me."
Anne Ceulemans
"My photo shoot with No Babes was life-changing. Morgane made me feel comfortable and beautiful. Since then I've been trying out new poses and dared to show my body, because now I know it can be seen."
Amber Niang