Kendra Waldman, the heart and soul behind S.K. Skin Kare and Captured Chimerism Photography, is no ordinary entrepreneur. Based in Everett, Washington, Kendra’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and an unshakable commitment to helping others feel beautiful inside and out.
A Life-Changing Accident
Kendra’s life took a significant turn when she was involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. The impact left her with severe injuries, requiring multiple surgeries to repair the damage. “I was angry for the first six months,” she recalls, describing the frustration and pain that followed. Traditional medications didn’t help. After six years of pain management, Kendra finally found relief through CBD. This experience, coupled with her silent partner’s own experiences with a chronic nerve condition, inspired the creation of S.K. Skin Kare, a line of CBD-infused skincare products designed to rejuvenate and heal the skin, while also helping with joint and muscle pain.
Healing Through Skincare
The journey to create S.K. Skin Kare was personal. After discovering that many CBD products on the market didn’t meet their needs, Kendra and her silent partner began developing their own formula. Their products combine over 40 herbs (including CBD) and 10 essential oils, providing an all-in-one solution for skincare that works both inside and out. “It’s great for moms, pets, and anyone dealing with pain,” Kendra says. Her dedication to finding natural relief for her own chronic pain led to a skincare line that now serves customers nationwide.
A Lifelong Love for Photography
In addition to skincare, Kendra’s other passion is photography. She started behind the camera at just 12 years old and never looked back. Today, her business, Captured Chimerism Photography, focuses on birth and boudoir sessions, capturing some of life’s most intimate moments. “I believe in capturing moments in time that clients wish they could hold onto forever,” she says. Kendra’s approach to photography is deeply personal, often helping clients see their lives and themselves in a new light.
Connecting Through Photography
What sets Kendra apart as a photographer is her ability to connect with her clients on a personal level. During a birth photography session, she captured a couple as they worked through a difficult moment, helping them process past trauma. “My sessions are almost therapeutic,” Kendra shares. Her empathetic nature allows clients to open up, which leads to raw, authentic moments captured on camera. For Kendra, photography isn’t just about the picture—it’s about creating a space for people to heal and reflect.
Balancing Business and Family
While running two businesses, Kendra also balances being a mother to her two daughters, ages 12 and 16. Her daughters sometimes help with her photography sessions and were her first models. “They’ve been a part of this journey from the start,” Kendra says proudly. Family is at the core of everything she does, and her daughters inspire much of her work.
Giving Back to the Community
Kendra’s commitment to her community is just as strong as her dedication to her businesses. She volunteers her time collecting jackets for the unhoused during the winter months. She routinely volunteers at her synagogue as well. Her businesses are also growing, with new products in the works, including an upcoming body lotion in the S.K. Skin Kare line. Recently, Kendra had the opportunity to showcase her photography in a local art gallery and sold one of her prints—a dream come true for her.
Capturing the Magic of Life
For Kendra, both skincare and photography are about transformation. Whether it’s helping someone heal through S.K. Skin Kare products or capturing the beauty of life’s intimate moments through her camera, she believes in the magic of those experiences. “We’re all a bit of a chimera,” Kendra says, referencing her business name, Captured Chimerism, which symbolizes blending different parts to create something new and magical.
With a warm and compassionate approach, Kendra Waldman has built her businesses around helping others feel seen, heard, and healed—both on the outside and within.
If you’re interested in Kendra’s work & products or want to follow her journey, check out Captured Chimerism & S.K. Skin Kare products.”