Gordon Mason Nash · Photographer/Owner

Gordon is the owner and head photographer of A Paradise Dream Wedding which he established on Maui in 1998. He is an accomplished, internationally published wedding photographer shooting over 2000 weddings over the last decade. He has extensive photo journalistic experience and studied potraiture while attending college. Gordon established his first photography studio over 20 years ago and has been a success ever since. Gordon with his humor and warm heart has a special knack for making couples feel at ease while shooting. Gordon and his associates are members of the Professional Photographers of America.

Gordon was selected as the first wedding photographer ever to appear in a Nikon Camera Catalog. He is featured in the brochure with 8 of his photographs along side Nikon's new line up of professional digital cameras.Furthermore, Gordon's photography appeared in Nikon World Magazine Spring issue. This six page spread featured 6 of Gordon's photographs and an interview with him describing his unique vision and style.

One of Gordon's photographs was just chosen by his peers as the cover shot for the Maui Wedding Association Wedding Planner for 2013. You can order this from the association or give us a call and we will send you a copy. Gordon's photos appear in the book 100 Techniques for Professional Wedding Photographers and Master Posing Guide for Wedding Photographers by Bill Hurter and published by Amherst Media.

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Arien Sherman · Photographer

A graduate of the world-renowned Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA, Arien Sherman marries his own brand of technical perfection to Gordon’s unique tropical wedding styling to create beautiful wedding photographs. Arien started working with Gordon in 2006 as an assistant and quickly went on to start shooting his own weddings for the company. Originally at Brooks to learn cinematography, Arien soon discovered that his hobby of still photography would become his life's work. Raised in California, Arien relocated to Maui two years ago from San Francisco. Once here, it didn't take him long to learn most of Maui’s most breathtaking hiking trails, and scuba diving spots. His appealing low-key and laid-back personality helps his couples relax and enjoy their wedding day photos.

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Ian Shepherd · Photographer

Ian's obsession for photography began at the age of four, when he received a college zoology book from his mother. Throughout his life, he's marveled at imagery of wildlife, architecture and portraiture. When the time came to enter college, Ian simply couldn't decide on what form of art to master, so he chose Multimedia as his major at The Art Institute of Los Angeles, taking in everything each field had to offer. Ian relocated to Maui and quickly connected with Gordon Nash in 2005 and the talent of the pair turned out to be a perfect match. After four years spent under Gordon working in the studio and on location, Ian finally decided it was time to pick up the Nikon hardware and try his hand in the field under his guidance. His unique history and extensive knowledge of post production gives Ian a unique approach to photography. Uniting technical mastery with artistic flair, Ian brings a new vision to Maui wedding photography.

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Branden Sequeira · Photographer
Branden Sequeira is an accomplished photographer who has been working at A Paradise Dream Wedding since 2006 under the direction of Gordon Nash. Before moving to Maui he spent six years shooting happy couples on their wedding day in the spectacular countryside of Yosemite National Park in California. With over 13 years of experience and his involvement in hundreds of weddings, Branden is a well seasoned professional, capable of capturing creative and memorable photos in any situation. Whether in a serenely, magnificent forest, a tropical, breathtaking beach in paradise, a quaint, romantic church, or a classy formal estate, his adaptation and versatile style will insure you end up having the best possible experience. Branden is extremely active with a love of the outdoors. Surfing, hiking, snowboarding, rock climbing, and a passion for being physically fit provides him with the skills to capture unique photographs. Anything from climbing rocks or walls to get a new and unique angle, to sprinting across the beach in order to be in the perfect spot to capture a once in a life time moment, gives Branden the edge for capturing the perfect shot. He is a true artist enjoying painting, sculpting, poetry and defining himself with creativity. This love of art forged his uniquely artistic style of photography allowing him to view every shot with the inspired perfectionism of one of his paintings. His laid-back, perceptive nature, has captivated the hearts of hundreds of happy couples. His versatile way of conforming to each couples individual needs, make his talents essential to having the perfect experience on your special day!

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Jayanne Jefferys · Wedding Coordinator

Jayanne, a Maui Wedding veteran of 19 years, believes every wedding starts with love. Gallantly romantic, Jayanne guarantees your wedding planning will include lots of laughter with a large amount of happiness and confidence on your part. Jayanne’s extensive wedding experience spans all cultures and walks of life, from barefoot on the beach to Celebrity Destination weddings. Having enjoyed the fast pace and high intensity weddings at the world famous Grand Wailea Resort Seaside Chapel as Head Wedding Coordinator for five years, Jayanne is an expert in managing wedding emotions. After the tender kisses and tears of the ceremony, Jayanne’s extremely skillful and insightful reception planning is very much appreciated. Her competence honed by four years as Catering Manager for the renown Hailemaile General Store and Celebrations Catering, the premiere catering company on Maui. She has had the wonderful job of planning weddings at A Paradise Dream Wedding for over 7 years. Jayanne enjoys receiving yearly Christmas cards and birth announcements from her couples. “My dream is to make the couple’s dreams come true!”

Josephine Thurman · Wedding Coordinator

Born and raised on Maui, Jo will coordinate your wedding with true aloha. A graduate of the International Air Academy, where she prepared for a travel industry career, Jo moved from her island home to Los Angeles, where she worked at L.A. International Airport as a ticket agent for several major airlines. While with the airlines, she traveled extensively, visiting Paris, Australia, Jamaica and many U. S. vacation areas. After marrying another airline employee in L.A., Jo returned home to Maui so she could raise her children near parents and other family members. Before joining APDW, Jo worked at the five star rated Four Seasons and Fairmont Kealani hotels. Now the mother of two young daughters, Jo enjoys spending her time off with her family and going to the beach. She is going on her sixth year now with A Paradise Dream Wedding.

Miwako Curtis · Assistant Wedding Coordinator/ Office Administrator

Twelve years ago, Maui's blue water drew Miwako here to dive amongst the tropical fish. But she got more than she bargained for.... a love of Maui that would not let her leave. Teaching Maui's visitors, as a Dive Instructor, to dive in our gorgeous tropical waters brought Miwako much pleasure and also led her to her husband, a fellow Dive Instructor. Enjoying her Maui wedding so much, she eagerly sought to participate in Maui's wedding industry. Working with a well known Japanese wedding company for over three years, took her all over the Island, to Maui's most beautiful wedding spots. Miwako speaks fluent Japanese and is a big help with our Japanese weddings. Her advice to our brides is to relax and enjoy the day dedicated to your love. Miwako's favorite part of weddings is the happy smiles at the end. Miwako, as Office Administrator, takes care of our billing and credit card payments and is great at helping the couples keep track of payment schedules. But she still squeezes in time to surf every week!

Shena Koch · On-Site Supervisor

Shena's adaptation into helping us with weddings was like coming home for her. Always choosing career choices where she could help people be happy, Shena was ripe for the special chance to be a part of peoples biggest day!

Shena's strength lies in making people truly feel welcome and sharing the aloha of Maui. She is unflappable in the face of problems and amazing at instant solutions that add charm.

A true sun worshipper, her love of our outdoor beach weddings makes her a welcome assistant. Shena enjoys an excellent reputation for her sunny personality and competent wedding work.

Suzann Hudson · On-Site Supervisor

Suzann has enjoyed participating in weddings on Maui for over 21 years! She also took pleasure in designing and coordinating weddings in the snow of Lake Tahoe, Nevada for 10 years. Majoring in Art at College of Arts, Berkeley, California and Art Floral Academy, San Francisco honed her creative eye.

Her personal creed is to insist on excellence, which brought her to the Famous Grand Wailea Resort & Spa for seven years as the Head of the Floral Design Department Designing the picture-perfect wedding has been her passion, so much that she formed her own company, with events ranging from Movie Star weddings to under water scuba weddings. Suzann feels the most important detail to a successful wedding is relaxed couples and this is her passion to achieve.