Cecilia Costello Photography

02/08/2026

Setting yourself targets as a business owner is crucial - do you agree or disagree I’d love to know.

I have to say for years I held my targets and plans in my head … knowing what I need to do but never tracking it.

Now I have a spreadsheet ☺️ and actually track my numbers.

I’d love to know what you do - it or track & plan.

27/07/2026

Great to see some photos being used hot off the press from the opening of Three Little Birds Bakery on Saturday.

Thanks for the mention Ilkley Chat - what a fab morning it was. 😊

The response to the opening of Three Little Birds Bakery on Saturday exceeded expectations, with the bakery selling out of all its stock by 1.20pm!

Read more about the launch, tap the link in the comments 🧁

[📷 Cecilia Costello Photography]

26/07/2026

What a fab couple of days working with Three Little Birds Bakery capturing some lovely images for their new shop opening. I met loads of customers, chatted to guests at the VIP nights and had a wonderful time. I know I was there to capture the photos - though I was made to feel like part of the team. Thank you ! Oh and the cakes …. Well they are incredible and I think the queue speaks volumes to how popular this shop is going to be in Ilkley town 💪🌞

05/07/2026

Will you be joining our free, friendly & supportive Ilkley Ladies who Latte networking meeting.

Here is a reminder of our upcoming meetings. We now have a dedicated Instagram (it’s very new (!) we will be adding to it in due course) 😊.

Please feel free to share with your business bestie - and pop along together.

See you 7th July….. mine’s always a predictable latte 😆.

23/06/2026

To my Harrogate area friends and business owners. If you can help please do share this thank you. Xx

03/06/2026

*** These made me smile ….

“Thank you so much for this, wow, I love these ideas, you really have a gift for this stuff!winged its way on email from . We’ve been working closely together on her brand strategy and creates my pre shoot document with all the ides for her brand photos ☺️ very much looking forward to the shoot next Friday.

The second comment “Cecilia, I’ve had a look through my photos while cooking dinner…

THEY

ARE

FABULOUS!!!!!!!

Wow. Honestly, wow. You’ve captured the experience so beautifully. Thank you ######xx

20/05/2026

*** I've just posted it on FB and it's blown up!!!***

This is what Bec Three Little Birds Bakery texted me shortly after she'd shared this selection of images. Hearing this as I just started my holiday was the best news. Now back home I'm just so pleased that I have helped Rebecca step in front of the camera and feel okay to do so. Nerves are normal. What's needed is a photographer who gets it. If you know you need new photos, are perhaps nervous like Rebecca was, I'd love to help. Booking into July now.

01/04/2026

I HATE having my photo taken. HATE.

Introducing Laura from Hartman HR & Mediation Limited.

Laura joined my recent walking mini shoot with and what a fab morning we had. I was bowled over with her recent LinkedIn post and want to just share it here.

22/03/2026

Real talk … part two 🙂

How did you feel when you received the gallery of photographs to view?

Scroll to the end to hear what Julie felt … brand photography is empowering. Full. Stop.

I’m much more than ‘just a picture taker’ 😉.

Are you an entrepreneur, female founder or business owner (whatever your label) who knows they need (and would love) some beautiful photos but need a little nudge?

I do like to chat and it’s even nicer over a cuppa, so please reach out - I’m here to help!

22/03/2026

Real talk, take a peek at all the photos to the end - please 🙂

I’ve known for 30 years … we became friends way back in my financial services marketing life. I’ve always admired Julie’s tenacity, drive, intelligence and to be able to create a small selection of portraits to help launch her new business .co.uk was an honour.

Here is part one of our mini interview in Starbucks 😆 keeping it real. Thank you Julie.