This survey will take about 1 minute.
Your answers will help us to improve our website.
Genshin Impact
Studies in Light and Shadow Event Guide
◆ New: Tier List Maker and Community Tier List Contest!
◆ Hot: 6.2 Luna 3, Luna 3 Maintenance, Luna 3 Codes
◆ Featured: Durin, Jahoda, Venti, Varesa, Xilonen
◆ Hexerei: Razor, Sucrose, Klee, Albedo, Mona, Fischl
◆ Events: To Temper Thyself Season 2
Studies in Light and Shadow: A Fontaine of Enchantment is a photo taking event in Genshin Impact 4.0. See all stages and photo target locations, how to unlock, how to play, and rewards here!
List of Contents
Studies in Light and Shadow Photo Guides
Studies in Light and Shadow Stages and Schedule
| Studies in Light and Shadow Stage | Unlock Date |
|---|---|
| Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrant | Sept. 14, 2023 |
| Clockwork Meka | Sept. 15, 2023 |
| Fontainian Canine | Sept. 16, 2023 |
| Fontainian Bird | Sept. 17, 2023 |
| Sunken Object | Sept. 18, 2023 |
| Scenic Attraction | Sept. 19, 2023 |
Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrant Locations and Day 1 Objectives
Best Locations to Find Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants
| Creature | Recommended Location |
|---|---|
 |
 You can find Xenochromatic Hunter's Ray southeast of the Court of Fontaine. |
 |
 There are Xenochromatic Armored Crab north of the Salacia Plain. |
 |
 Some Xenochromatic Blubberbeasts are found south of Thalatta Submarine Canyon. |
Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants are the glowing, blue, Xenochromatic creatures in Fontaine's Underwater areas! You can easily find the three different kinds of Xenochromatic creatures while diving and exploring.
Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants Guide
Day 1 Objectives
| Day 1 Objectives |
|---|
| Photograph 1 kind of Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrant |
| Photograph 3 kinds of Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants |
Clockwork Meka Locations and Day 2 Objectives
Best Locations to Find Clockwork Meka
| Creature | Recommended Location |
|---|---|
 |
 Underwater Patrol Meks are most notably near Pneumousia Machines while searching for Mysterious Cores. |
 |
 One Construction Specialist Mek is on a hill overlooking the eastern beach of Elynas. |
 |
 There are Area Alert Meks stationed by a tower south of the West Slopes of Mont Automnequi. |
 |
 Recon Log Meks can be found guarding an airship to the north of the Court of Fontaine region. |
 |
 Annihilation Specialist Meks can be found within the Court of Fontaine, or the village southeast of Elynas. |
 |
Assault Specialist Meks can be found within the Court of Fontaine, or the village southeast of Elynas. |
 |
 There are Nimble Harvester Meks on the West Slopes of Mont Automnequi, just south of Poisson. |
 |
Geological Survey Meks can be found on the West Slopes of Mont Automnequi, just south of Poisson. |
Clockwork Meka are enemies exclusive to Fontaine, and are very commonly found all over its map, even underwater. You can even photograph some of them within the Court of Fontaine itself!
Day 2 Objectives
| Day 2 Objectives |
|---|
| Photograph 2 kinds of Clockwork Meka |
| Photograph 4 kinds of Clockwork Meka |
Fontainian Canine Locations and Objectives
Best Location to Find Fontainian Canines
| Creature | Recommended Location |
|---|---|
 |
 You can find all three Poodle types in Earnshaw's property north of the Court of Fontaine city! |
 |
|
 |
Fontainian Canines are Poodles native to Fontaine and often wearing a certain type of uniform or costume. Various poodles are stationed at Garde posts in Court of Fontaine, and there are three poodle types at Earnshaw's Property north of the city!
Fontainian Canine Locations Guide
Day 3 Objectives
| Day 3 Objectives |
|---|
| Photograph 1 kind of Fontainian Canine |
| Photograph 3 kinds of Fontainian Canines |
Fontainian Bird Locations and Objectives
Best Locations to Find Fontainian Birds
| Creature | Recommended Location |
|---|---|
 |
 The Magenta Fantail Pigeon can be found along the road heading to Earnshaw's Property, which is in the northern area in the Court of Fontaine. |
 |
The Burgundy Umbrellafinch can be found along the road nearby Earnshaw's Property, which is in the northern part in the Court of Fontaine. |
 |
 There is a Darkwing Goose that can be seen swimming around the fountain near the Marcotte Station Teleport. |
 |
There are plenty Snow-Winged Goose that can be seen swimming around the fountain nearby the Marcotte Station. |
These birds are exclusive to Fontaine and can be found around the region's map. In each region, there are different kinds of birds which are native or that can only be seen in certain environments.
Fontainian Bird Locations Guide
Have Kirara or Aloy in Your Party
It is recommended to have Kirara or Aloy as a party member since the birds tend to fly away easily. Their passive talents can help players take pictures of the birds without alerting them.
Day 4 Objectives
| Day 4 Objectives |
|---|
| Photograph 2 kinds of Fontainian Birds |
| Photograph 4 kinds of Fontainian Birds |
Sunken Object Locations and Objectives
Best Locations to Find Sunken Objects
| Object | Recommended Location |
|---|---|
 |
 The sunken ship wreckage can be found close to the Teleport Waypoint at Elton Trench. |
 |
 There are larges bones and remains that can easily be spotted near Chemin de L'Espoir as they are sticking out of the ground. |
Throughout the underwater area and map, there are skeletal remains and ship wreckage sites that can be found. Some creatures and enemies inhabit the area so it is best to proceed with caution.
Day 5 Objectives
| Day 5 Objectives |
|---|
| Photograph 1 of the remains of ship and underwater creatures |
| Photograph 2 of the remains of ship and underwater creatures |
Scenic Attraction Locations and Objectives
Best Locations to Find Scenic Attractions
| Object | Recommended Location |
|---|---|
 |
 There is an Antoine Roger Aircraft located close to the teleport waypoint near the skull at Elynas! |
 |
 There is a Large Pneumousia Relay Station nort of the Marcotte Station. |
The two scenic attractions found in Fontaine are the Large Pneumousia Relay Station towers as well as the Antoine Roger Aircrafts scattered all over the region!
Scenic Attraction Locations Guide
Day 6 Objectives
| Day 6 Objectives |
|---|
| Photograph the Antoine Roger Aircraft |
| Photograph the Large Pneumousia Relay Station |
Studies in Light and Shadow Event Information
Event Details
| Event Start | September 14, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Event End | September 25, 2023 |
| How to Unlock | Reach Adventure Rank 20+ Unlock Any Statue of the Seven in Fontaine |
Studies in Light and Shadow: A Fontaine of Enchantment is a photo taking event in Version 4.0. Help Bresson to capture different things in Fontaine to complete his records!
How to Unlock Studies in Light and Shadow
Unlock Any Statue of the Seven in Fontaine
Reach Adventure Rank 20 and unlock any of the available Statue of the Seven in Fontaine to be able to play the Studies in Light and Shadow event!
Complete the Event Unlock Quest
Talk to Bresson north of Poisson
Complete the Studies in Light and Shadow: A Fontaine of Enchantment unlock quest by going to the beach north of Poisson village and talking to Bresson! He will be standing by a Kamera close to the water.
How to Play Studies in Light and Shadow
Equip the Event Kamera
Bresson will give you an event exclusive Bresson's Special Kamera gadget, which you can use to capture the targets that need to be recorded.
Capture Images That Fit the Description
Find and discover the targets requested by Bresson in order to complete the picture-taking challenge! You can select the Photo-Taking Spot from the event page to see a recommended location for the required photos.
Can you play Studies in Light and Shadow in Co-Op Mode?
Yes, you can equip Bresson's Special Kamera and take pictures of the target creatures for the event while in Co-Op mode!
| Genshin Co-Op Boards | ||
|---|---|---|
 Friend Request Board |
 Co-Op Board |
 Supporting Cast Board |
Studies in Light and Shadow Event Rewards
Total Studies in Light and Shadow Rewards
| All Studies in Light and Shadow Event Rewards | ||
|---|---|---|
 Primogem
x420 |
 Mora
x24,000 |
 Hero's Wit
x18 |
 Guide to Equity
x4 |
 Guide to Order
x4 |
 Guide to Justice
x4 |
Stay tuned for more details!
Studies in Light and Shadow Rewards Breakdown
| Day | Objectives | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Photograph 1 kind of Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrant | Primogem
x30 Mora
x20,000 |
| Photograph 3 kinds of Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants | Primogem
x40 Mora
x20,000 Hero's Wit
x3 |
|
| 2 | Photograph 2 kinds of Clockwork Meka | Primogem
x30 Mora
x20,000 |
| Photograph 4 kinds of Clockwork Meka | Primogem
x40 Mora
x20,000 Hero's Wit
x3 |
|
| 3 | Photograph 1 kind of Fontainian Canine | Primogem
x30 Mora
x20,000 |
| Photograph 3 kinds of Fontainian Canines | Primogem
x40 Mora
x20,000 Hero's Wit
x3 |
|
| 4 | Photograph 2 kinds of Fontainian Birds | Primogem
x30 Mora
x20,000 |
| Photograph 4 kinds of Fontainian Birds | Primogem
x40 Mora
x20,000 Hero's Wit
x3 |
|
| 5 | Photograph 1 of the remains of ship and underwater creatures | Primogem
x30 Mora
x20,000 |
| Photograph 2 of the remains of ship and underwater creatures | Primogem
x40 Mora
x20,000 Hero's Wit
x3 |
|
| 6 | Photograph the Antoine Roger Aircraft | Primogem
x30 Mora
x20,000 |
| Photograph the Large Pneumousia Relay Station | Primogem
x40 Mora
x20,000 Hero's Wit
x3 |
Genshin Impact Related Guides
Current Events
| No known events! |
Upcoming Events
| Event Guide | Date and Rewards |
|---|---|
 Marvelous Merchandise 6.2 Rerun
|
01/05/2026 - 01/12/2026
|
 Bing-Bang Finchball
|
12/05/2025 - 12/15/2025
|
 Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey
|
12/19/2025 - 01/05/2026
+ Free 4-Star Bow |
 Heroic Clash: Saurian Brawl
|
12/29/2025 - 01/07/2026
|
Permanent/Recurring Events
| Event Guide | Date and Rewards |
|---|---|
 To Temper Thyself and Journey Far
|
12/01/2025 - 02/23/2026
+ 5-Star Stella Fortuna |
 Stygian Onslaught
|
12/10/2025 - 01/13/2026
+ Dust of Enlightenment |
 Travelers' Tales
|
Permanently Available after Version 6.0
|
 Repertoire of Myriad Melodies
|
Permanently Available
|
 Test Run
|
Permanently Available
+ Ascension Materials |
 Hangout Events
|
Permanently Available after Version 1.4
+ Talent Materials + Specialty Dish |
 Baptism of Song
|
Permanently Available
+ Free Barbara
|
 Daily Check-In
|
2021/03/01 - Permanently Available
|
 Stellar Reunion Returnee Event
|
Permanently Available
+ Prototype Rancour |
Past Events
Author
Studies in Light and Shadow Event Guide
Please participate in our site
improvement survey
12/2025
improvement survey
12/2025
Would you assist in
improving Game8's site?
improving Game8's site?
×
We are listening to our users' valuable opinions and discussing how to act on them.
The information collected through this survey will be used for the purpose of improving our services. In addition, the information will only be disclosed a part of a statistic in a format that will not allow identification of personal information.
Begin Survey
Not Now
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Advertisements.
Amount of Ads
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Placement of Ads
Timing of Ad Display
Ad Loading Speed
Safeness of Ads
Content of Ads
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Quality of Articles.
Amount of information
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Frequency of updates
Speed of new information
Accuracy of articles
Understandibility of articles
Readability of sentences
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Usability of the Site.
Ease of finding information
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Loading Speed
Use of Color
Font Size
Visibility of Images
Easy to Understand Layout
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Message Boards, Comments.
Ease of Writing
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Readability
Ease in Finding Information
Comment Quality
Comment Quantity
Admin Response
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Site's new design.
Please rate our site's new design
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Do you think that the website's design change makes the site easier to use?
Has the new design made it easier for you to find information on the site?
Has the new design improved the overall visual appeal of the site?
How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the new design of the site?
×
How likely are you to recommend Game8 to someone you know?
Very Unlikely
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Very Likely
If you have other opinions regarding potential improvement to the website, please share them with us. We would appreciate your honest opinion.
Note: This is a free response section, so you can proceed without entering anything.
Note: Please be sure not to enter any kind of personal information into your response.
Note: Please be sure not to enter any kind of personal information into your response.
×
Thank You
×
Thank you for participating in our survey! Your answers will help us to improve the quality of our website and services.
We hope you continue to make use of Game8.
We hope you continue to make use of Game8.
Close
Rankings
Gaming News
![Octopath Traveler 0 Review [In Progress] | Familiar, But Better](https://img.game8.co/4357336/fcaf07d58cc243e6b7319ca9b118ba16.png/thumb)
Popular Games
Genshin Impact Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Where Winds Meet Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Honkai: Star Rail Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Wuthering Waves Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Chaos Zero Nightmare Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP) Strategies & Guides Wiki
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Elden Ring Nightreign Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Recommended Games
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Fire Emblem Heroes (FEH) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Monster Hunter World Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Persona 3 Reload Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
All rights reserved
Copyright© 2012-2024 HoYoverse — COGNOSPHERE. All Rights Reserved.
The copyrights of videos of games used in our content and other intellectual property rights belong to the provider of the game.
The contents we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.
ty soo0 much! <3