
Turned a small bedroom into a studio space and my dining room into a photo studio.

Turned a small bedroom into a studio space and my dining room into a photo studio.
That's a big shift. I carved out a corner in my apartment years ago and it completely changed how much work I actually finished, even when it was just a desk by a window. Having separate photo space sounds like you're setting yourself up to get serious about documentation.
Being able to have a dedicated space to paint was HUGE for me. In particular given I work a full-time job. Setting up in a bedroom that I have to walk past was also great. It creates a situation where I can just meander in and just make contact even if I don't have time.
And the permanent photo studio setup makes documenting infinitely easier for certain. No more tape on the floor, set up, break down, store everything.
That's the reality of making room for the work. I turned a corner of my flat into a darkroom years ago, you adapt the space you have.