Lobby Talks

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Behind the scenes of hospitality, events, travel, and tourism. 🎬 Featuring the people shaping Tulsa, industry leaders from around the world, and the stories, ideas, and innovations driving unforgettable guest experiences.

Hotels are more than buildings. Cities are more than skylines.Sometimes, it takes a fresh set of eyes to see a destinati...
08/21/2026

Hotels are more than buildings. Cities are more than skylines.

Sometimes, it takes a fresh set of eyes to see a destination differently. The morning light in a lobby, the details of a beautifully set table, the people who bring a space to life, or a view that makes you stop and look twice.

We see the day-to-day of hospitality. But great photography reminds us to step back and see a place the way a guest does: as a collection of moments, details, and stories.

Tulsa has plenty of stories worth capturing. ❤️

And sometimes, seeing our own city through someone else’s lens is the best reminder of what makes it special.

🎙️ Want to hear more about the art of travel content creation? Watch the newest episode of Lobby Talks and go behind the scenes of the photography and videography that help tell a destination’s story.

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A great conversation starts with the right person at the table. 🎙️Thank you, Keller Taylor, for joining us in the Lobby ...
08/20/2026

A great conversation starts with the right person at the table. 🎙️

Thank you, Keller Taylor, for joining us in the Lobby Talks Podcast Studio for a conversation we’re excited to share!

Keller joined us to talk about the world of large-scale events in Tulsa, what it takes to organize and execute events at major venues, and the behind-the-scenes work that brings people together.

Keller, thanks for being part of the conversation! We had a great time recording this one and can’t wait for our Lobby Talks community to hear it.

🎧 Full episode coming soon!

08/19/2026

What does it take to capture the feeling of a hotel experience?

Great hospitality content is about more than beautiful footage. It’s about finding the right light, the right angle, the details people might otherwise miss, and turning a moment into a story.

From upcoming experiences to food-inspired content, and celebration moments with guests, these cinematic clips show how thoughtful hotel videography and photography can bring hospitality experiences to life.

This footage was captured by Peter Tomas, a cinematic videographer and one of our latest guests on Lobby Talks Podcast, where we dive into the craft behind travel content creation, videography, photography, and visual storytelling.

🎥 Hear Peter’s perspective on creating content that doesn't just document an experience, it makes you want to experience it yourself.

08/17/2026

One mistake changed Chris Warren's entire approach to protecting his photography.

After removing an SD card from his computer, Chris discovered that his photo files had become locked.

Thankfully, Chris was able to recover the files. But the real lesson came afterward.

Chris realized that recovering files after something goes wrong isn't a strategy. Having a backup system is.

Now, he travels with 16 TB of storage to ensure he has the capacity to create multiple backups of his photography while working on the road.

It's a simple lesson, but an important one for anyone working with professional photography or digital content:
Learn from the mistake. Build a better system. Don't make the same mistake twice.

🎙️ Watch the full conversation and how Chris Warren Palmer shares more about the realities of professional photography now.

08/15/2026

As photographers, it’s easy to zoom in on the smallest detail and immediately see the “fault.”

Chris Warren Palmer talks about how creators can become their own toughest critics, and why sometimes you need to stop looking for the flaw and simply say yes.

Yes to the compliment.
Yes to the opportunity.
Yes to the project that allows you to make a living doing what you love.

For photographers working in hospitality, travel, or commercial photography, knowing when to critique your work and when to recognize an opportunity can make all the difference.

🎙️ Hear more from Chris Warren on Lobby Talks Podcast.

08/14/2026

What do you do when you realize your career isn’t where you want to be?

For Chris Warren Palmer, the answer was photography.

After working as a financial trader, Chris made the decision to resign and pursue photography full-time, a leap that led him into hospitality and travel photography.

On Lobby Talks, he shares what inspired the career change and what he’s learned about building a life around creative work.

🎙️ Watch the full conversation on Hospitality Photography & Videography.

08/13/2026

🎙️ IT’S LIVE!

What does it really take to build a career behind the camera?

In this week’s episode of Lobby Talks Podcast, we’re talking hospitality photography, travel videography, creative careers, and the work behind the finished image.

We’re joined by:
📸 Chris Warren | Hospitality & Fine Arts Photographer
🎥 Peter Thomas | Travel Videographer

We talk about how they got started, the lessons they’ve learned, the mistakes that changed how they work, and what aspiring photographers and videographers should know about turning their creative skills into a career.

Listen and watch the full episode now. 🎧

Behind every great photograph or video is a career story, and this week, we’re hearing two of them.Meet our guests:📸 Chr...
08/12/2026

Behind every great photograph or video is a career story, and this week, we’re hearing two of them.

Meet our guests:
📸 Chris Warren Palmer | Hospitality & Fine Arts Photographer
🎥 Peter Thomas | Travel Videographer

In this episode of Lobby Talks Podcast, we explore how they got started, how they turned their creative skills into careers, the challenges they've encountered along the way, and what they would tell someone who wants to break into photography, videography, or travel content creation.

It’s a conversation about more than cameras and creative work. It’s about taking the leap, finding opportunities, learning from mistakes, and building a sustainable career doing something you love.

🎙️ Two creative careers. Two different paths. One conversation about what it really takes to make it work.

08/05/2026

Sometimes the best memories begin with a simple question: "Why don't we take the Falcon?"

When Rick's wife suggested driving their classic Ford Falcon from the East Coast to California, it turned into a month-long adventure they still talk about more than 20 years later.

It's a reminder that these cars are more than a hobby, they're part of the stories, friendships, and experiences that last a lifetime.

🎙️ Hear Rick's full story and more from the members of the Ford Falcon Club of America in the newest episode of Lobby Talks, streaming now.

08/04/2026

The best event stories aren’t just about what happened, they’re about the people and moments that made it memorable.

In this special Lobby Talks story, we’re sharing the journey behind a plaque that now hangs in our studio.

The Ford Falcon Club of America brought more than 150 iconic vehicles to Tulsa, but what stood out most was the community behind them, the friendships, the passion, and the appreciation for the details that made their experience special.

From personalized touches inspired by their club and vehicles to unexpected moments of hospitality throughout their stay, this event was a reminder that meaningful experiences are created one detail at a time.

The club honored our teams and leadership with honorary class winner awards, and we’re proud to display the Marketing Team’s plaque in the Lobby Talks studio as a reminder of the connections built through storytelling and hospitality.

This is exactly why we created Lobby Talks: to share the stories behind the experiences that bring people together.

🎥 Watch the full episode now.

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