FAQ
How many pictures will we receive?
At a private party session, each guest will receive 2-4 final images suitable for sharing on social media and with friends.
Private shoots for a private session, corporate client, custom collaboration, or small group generate between 10-20 final images.
How should we dress for fire?
Almost anything is fine to wear. Avoid lace, frill, and other obvious synthetics. You can wear a costume or nothing at all. A lot of our art is nude and we are a regular contributor to the Seattle Erotic Art Festival.
Our consent and comfort standards are superb as we aim to make you as at ease as possible while doing fireplay. Any gender or expression, Flame Friends is a safe space for all bodies.
Where do we shoot?
We can shoot indoors or outdoors. We are able to come to your home, host you at our studio in North Renton, or scout an outdoor location in Seattle such as the Arboretum or Seward Park.
Does it Hurt?
No! You will feel heat, but you get wet and not burned. We use a water barrier between your skin and the fire foam we use to create our flames.
It might scare you, but we walk you thru each step and it will definitely thrill you. We do not work with anyone under the age of 18.
How Much Does it Cost?
Single private session is $900
Couples sessions are $1200
Each additional human is $300
These private sessions include several (minimum 10, maximum 20) customized and edited final images for you to use on social media or in your portfolio.
We can also host or come to parties for mini-sessions which are conducted for multiple guests for $200 per person and include a small number of social media quality images.
High-resolution digital downloads for printing are available post-session for $200 per image.
We print on metal with 1/16" chromaluxe aluminum prints from $250 in multiple sizes.
Laugh, goof around, let us make you shine!
We Can Guide Your Fire experience
This may be a little scary, but more than that, it's a lot of fun! Our whole lives we are taught not to touch fire. Now is your chance feel the heat and not get burned. Trust in our experience, professionalism, and reputation.
It’s not just taking photos, it’s making fun memories
But Those Photographs Sure Are Nice!
An experience all by itself, being lit on fire with Jed Vassallo of Flame Friends also includes the photography of Jeff Hicks, an ex-newspaper photojournalist and events photographer who has been shooting since he picked up a Polaroid camera at age ten.
Safety
Safety First
FlameFriends is committed to the safety of everyone involved in our events and photo shoots. Safety comes first, then we make art.
Our Fuel
Fire Foam
We use a specific fuel blend designed to give a flare-up flame that is bright, large, yet brief. Total time on fire is less than 2 seconds.
Use Water
Water Barrier
The Fire Master sprays the skin area being lit on fire, as well as all areas of the body that may be affected by flame, such as hair, with Water.
Flame On
Trust Jed
The Fire Master keeps a wetted Safety Blanket on him at all times, which he uses to put out the flames right after the ignition.