Capturing the Sky Lanterns for your Collection Journal in Forza Horizon 6 can be a magical experience if you know when and where to look. These floating lights aren’t just a visual treat—they also complete one of the game’s unique photography challenges, offering a perfect opportunity to practice your in-game photography skills. Here’s a practical guide from a player’s perspective to make sure you don’t miss them.

Finding the Sky Lanterns: Autumn Only

Sky Lanterns appear only during the Autumn season, so timing your search is key. When Autumn is active, check the night sky above small towns and landmarks. One of the most reliable spots is Mei’s House in the Ohtani region, where the lanterns often float directly above the property.

Because lanterns are dynamic decorations tied to the in-game calendar, their exact positions can shift slightly from day to day. Expect to explore a little bit if they aren’t immediately visible.

Fast Free-Roam Method

If you prefer exploring on your own, here’s how to capture the lanterns without relying on special events:

Fast Travel to Mei’s House in Ohtani. This central location gives you a good vantage point for photographing multiple lanterns.

Wait for nighttime, when the lanterns glow most vividly.

Enter Photo Mode by pressing up on the D-pad. Aim your camera toward the sky to frame both your car and the lanterns.

Snap the photo to tick the spot off your Collection Journal.

This method works best when the game is actively set to Autumn in the in-game calendar. Exploring nearby roads and smaller towns during the night can yield even more visually stunning shots.

Blueprint Bypass Method (Any Season)

If your game is stuck in Spring or Summer, you don’t have to wait for Autumn to arrive. Community-created EventLab blueprints allow you to force the correct season and spawn the lanterns instantly:

Open the Pause Menu and go to the Creative Hub tab.

Select EventLab and search for seasonal photography blueprint codes.

Look for a custom event explicitly titled “Sky Lanterns” or “Collection Journal”.

Launch the event, which will load you directly into an Autumn night scene with the lanterns spawned.

Immediately enter Photo Mode and capture your shot.

This approach is perfect if you want a guaranteed opportunity to complete the lantern photo spot without waiting for in-game season changes.

Tips for Great Photos

Include your car: Positioning your vehicle in the foreground adds context and makes the lanterns pop.

Experiment with angles: Slightly tilting the camera or adjusting your distance from the lantern cluster can produce more dynamic compositions.

Use depth of field: Blurring the background slightly while keeping the lanterns sharp can create a cinematic effect.

Capturing these Sky Lanterns can be both rewarding and visually stunning, giving you one more way to explore the gorgeous landscapes of Forza Horizon 6. Whether you roam freely during Autumn nights or use a community blueprint for instant access, these floating lights are a must-see—and a must-shoot—for any collector or photography enthusiast in the game.