Adrian Myers (1972-2022)
19 December 2022
Adrian Myers
Nothing could be more revealing of the thin veil between life and death than hearing this weekend of the sudden death of the photographer Adrian Myers. From the earliest days of the Genesis Foundation his pictures played an important role in its evolution, documenting and raising awareness of its projects and achievements. He was also the photographer of choice for my personal landmark celebrations, as much a part of them as my family and friends. Anyone who has seen his pictures will know that they are full of atmosphere and a sense of occasion, vividly evocative of the mood of the moment.
A total professional with a superb eye, Adrian was always skilful and insightful, exploring character with the camera lens and treating each assignment with absolute integrity. His warmth, generosity and sparkling sense of humour were very much part of what made him so good at his work. Nothing was too much trouble for him and at every point you could be confident that your visual memories were in safe and sympathetic hands.
I first met Adrian 25 years ago, when he was in his mid-twenties and had been commissioned to take pictures at my 40th birthday party. He subsequently became the man entrusted with making a photographic record of events in London and around England, and in cities such as Edinburgh, Salzburg and Venice. A particular highlight were his shots of the performance of James MacMillan’s masterly Stabat mater in the Sistine Chapel in 2018: they capture the magnitude of the occasion, the inspiring splendour of the Vatican, and the telling individual responses of musicians and audience members. Adrian was from a Catholic background and that undoubtedly strengthened his spiritual connection with the Genesis Foundation’s projects in the field of sacred music.
My thoughts, and the thoughts of the Genesis Foundation team, are very much with Adrian’s wife, Louise, his children, and his colleagues at ami Creates, the photo curation service he established. In his prime, still full of energy, positivity and ideas, he has been taken from us. We are lucky that we have his work to keep so many happy memories fresh. Having seen Adrian at a host of festive occasions over the past quarter century, I have come to associate him with the Christmas period. This year, though he will be deeply missed, I will continue to sense his presence. I know that we will meet again in a future life.
A selection of Adrian’s photos
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