Small hearts,
held forever.
Unhurried, heirloom-quality portraits of your growing family: newborn, maternity, and everything in between.
Family is everything. That's the whole business.
Hi, I'm Erika Ayales Bracero, CEO and owner of Small Hearts Photography in Maywood, New Jersey.
Photography has been my passion for over 20 years, and I feel incredibly grateful to capture life's most meaningful moments. I specialize in newborn, maternity, and family photography, creating timeless images in a warm, relaxed environment.
I'm also a proud mom of two, Emma and Lennox, and becoming a mother has made preserving these precious memories even more meaningful to me. My goal is to make every family feel comfortable, celebrated, and leave with photographs they'll cherish for a lifetime.
I can't wait to tell your family's story through my lens.
Erika2020
Studio Founded100%
Latina-OwnedNJ
Maywood StudioMoments, framed with care.
The latest sessions live over on Instagram.
Simple, from inquiry to heirloom.
Share your due date, your kids' ages, or the moment you want to capture, and we'll find your perfect session date.
In studio or at home, we keep things calm and unhurried, with gentle guidance every step of the way.
A beautifully edited gallery, ready to print, frame, and pass down for years to come.
Find the right fit for your family.
Every package includes a professionally edited online gallery. Explore each collection below.
Maternity shoots are best when the expecting mother is between 28–34 weeks pregnant. Maternity gowns are included with every package.
Baby Bump
One backdrop & gown
- 6 digital images
- Nude posing included
- Spouse included, no children
- Photo case with USB
Bundle of Joy
One backdrop & gown
- 10 digital images
- Nude posing included
- Spouse & children included
- Photo case with USB
- Proof box with 4×6 prints (10)
Maternity Bliss
One backdrop & gown
- 20 digital images
- Nude posing included
- Spouse & children included
- Photo case with USB
- Proof box with 4×6 prints (20)
Custom packages and payment plans available. Reach out for details.
The gallery she delivered brought me to tears. These are photos we'll have on our walls forever.
"Erika made us feel so comfortable, our newborn session felt like visiting a friend, not a photo shoot."
"Patient, warm, and so talented. Booking with Small Hearts was the easiest decision of our pregnancy."
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Tell us about your family.
Share a few details and Erika will reply personally with availability, pricing, and next steps.