"As a child I can remember playing with my mother's twin lens reflex camera under
her sewing machine listening to the hum of the old Singer as she made dresses for the baby Jesus statue." Chris Nejman
Christopher studied music throughout his entire years in school.
He then earned a graphic arts degree, and then began studying to
become a photographer, make up artist and hair designer while working full time for a major corporation..
In 1981, Chris started freelancing in photography.
By 1983, he had opened his first photography studio in Erie, Pennsylvania.
In 1988, he closed the studio and relocated
to Florida where he continued photography and then studied sewing and began to sew for his home.
In
1995, Chris started to teach sewing out of his sewing studio in Florida. His love of "putting things together" created a large
local client base. He then began designing for his client's and continued to teach.
And now, after many years of private
designing for client's, he has ventured out designing pillows, handbags, garments, embroidery and accessories for the
whole world!
Today, this incredible website reaches millions of people around the world who have enjoyed his creations!
Christopher's busy schedule has him on the road teaching, doing television appearances, writing his books, composing music,
creating websites for himself and clients and creating new sewing designs constantly! His style and technique are always
changing.
As a photographer, musical composer, author, web master, fiber artist and hair designer, Chris has a
diverse circle of talent! You will never catch him sitting still!
Christopher always tells everyone;
"There aren't enough years in a human life to do everything I want to do, I'll
have to come back again!"
His employees, students and business associates are like family. He instills good old
fashioned beliefs; hard working, determination and a good foundation that consists of honest morals, values and stability
in life.
"Focus on your goals " is what Christopher teaches in
his classes. "Nothing in life is beyond your reach if you have the desire to learn. Take pride in yourself and what you
do. Always dream and dream BIG! "
Something you will always hear Chris say;
"Never forget the people who
believed, helped and stuck by you through thick and thin. Take those with you to the top and you will always be successful.
