John B. Holbrook, II (JBHII) is a life-long watch enthusiast, firearms enthusiast, freelance writer & photographer, and web page designer/owner. He started the online watch enthusiast community called WATCH TALK FORUMS – a passion project which he sold in 20121. Currently, he owns and runs both ThruMyLens and the ThruMyLens YouTube Channel. During the years he was a freelance writer and photographer, his watch related articles and photos have been published in nearly every major magazine which covers the luxury wrist watch industry in the US including:
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- International Watch (IW)
- Chronos
- InSync
- Watch & Jewelry Review
- HR: Watches
- Revolution
Outside of the watch industry, he’s also had articles and photos published in:
- Digital Photo Pro
- Pro Digital Imaging Magazine
- Caviar Affair
- Roundel (Official Magazine of the BMW Car Club of America)
- Private Air
- 3-Gun Nation Magazine
- USPSA Magazine
John is also a retired competitive shooter (two appearances at the World Speed Shooting Championships) as well as having retired from the Rottweiler show ring. Through it all, writting and photography has remained a passion. Today, ThruMyLens remains his creative outlet where he can discuss his many hobbies and interests.
John is a card-carrying member of CANON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES and shoots professionally with Canon equipment. Currently he uses the Canon R5 Mark II and R6 Mark II as well as the FujiFilm X100VI.
John is a devoted husband, father, and follower of Jesus Christ. He attends weekly services at Southbrook Christian Church and sometimes leads a weekly Bible Study. Would you like to learn more about becoming a Christian? Click HERE to read how! You can always email John if you’d like to know more about Christ!
When John isn’t doing all of the above or traveling around the world in search of his next great story or watch, he enjoys home theater, cars, video games (Xbox) and of course spending time with his wife Karen and two Rottweilers Thor and Athena.
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