Easter 2016 by 6:12 Photography

Dyeing eggs with natural dyes has become a yearly tradition for 6:12 Photography. This year, photographer Eric McKinney is taking you on a look behind-the-scenes at how to create these beautiful colors yourself.

For RED / ORANGE egg dye, the natural ingredient is Yellow Onion Skins. Peel the skins of 5 to 10 yellow onions, adding in 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Boil the dye for 30 minutes, before dropping in your eggs.
For an Orange egg, leave egg in solution for two hours.
For a Sienna / Red egg, leave egg in solution overnight.

For PURPLE egg dye, the natural ingredient is Red Onion Skins. Peel the skins of 1 to 3 red onions, adding in 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Boil the dye for 30 minutes, before dropping in your eggs.
For a Chartreuse/Mauve egg, leave egg in solution for two hours.
For a Purple / Mulberry egg, leave egg in solution overnight.

For YELLOW egg dye, the natural ingredient is Turmeric. Use 2 tablespoons of Turmeric, adding in 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Boil the dye for 20 minutes, before dropping in your eggs.
For an softer Yellow egg, leave egg in solution for two hours.
For a bold/bright Yellow egg, leave egg in solution overnight.

For BLUE egg dye, the natural ingredient is Red Cabbage. Chop 2 cups worth of red cabbage, adding in 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Boil the dye for 30 minutes, before dropping in your eggs.
For a pale Blue egg, leave egg in solution for two hours.
For a bold Blue / Turquoise egg, leave egg in solution overnight.

For GREEN egg dye, the natural ingredients are Red Cabbage and Turmeric. Mix 3 parts Red Cabbage dye with 2 parts Turmeric dye.
For a bold Green egg, leave egg in solution overnight.

For a BROWN egg dye, the natural ingredient is Coffee. Brew coffee (strong). Mix in 2 tablespoons of white vinegar with 2 cups of coffee.
For a Tan egg, leave egg in solution for two hours.
For a dark Brown egg, leave egg in solution overnight.

Dyeing Easter eggs with natural dyes is certainly more time-consuming than using artificial color tablets, but the finished product of beautiful natural colors is worth the extra time.

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The LA / Hollywood Collection: Taylor Makohoniuk - Preview

During my time working in Los Angeles, I had the fortunate opportunity to meet this talented musician, Taylor Makohoniuk at a Barnes & Noble at the Grove. With his surfer sense of style and his hair, he caught my attention, so I approached him about doing a photo shoot and a few days later he was in front of the 6:12 lens on the picturesque Venice Beach. 

You may recognize Taylor and his incredible voice from American Idol Season 12 when he made it to the group rounds at Hollywood Week. You'll be seeing more of Taylor soon, because he's working on some big things for his music in the months ahead. This is one guy you want to keep an eye on, and one artist you need to add to your playlists.

   For more 6:12 photos, visit facebook.com/photographybyericmckinney. If you enjoy my work, take a moment to click "like" on my page.   

Interested in booking a photo session with 6:12 Photography? Contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com to schedule a shoot.