I think every street photographer would benefit from making a sketchbook. I say, delete your Instagram, and just make a sketchbook! Instead of sharing your instagram with people you meet, just let them flip through your sketchbook and give them your first and last name with phone number or website.
Buy a small notebook
I personally use the Muji Passport Memo as a compact option that I always keep in my pocket. This way when you are in a coffee shop or just hanging out with other people, you can share your work in a unique way. I find the small sketchbook to be a much more enjoyable and personal way to share work.
Buy a cheap printer
I currently use the Canon Selphy CP1500 printer with the Canon KP-108IN Color Ink and Paper to make my sketchbooks. The printer is small and easy to use. I like printing 8 pictures on one sheet of 4×6 paper using the SELPHY app on my iPad or iPhone. Once you print them out, just cut them into individual frames and tape them in your sketchbook.
Make small thumbnails
The benefit of viewing your work as small thumbnails is the fact that you can shuffle them around and play with sequencing on your table. I find that if your photo is strong as a small thumbnail then it is a good determining factor of whether or not it’s a keeper or not.
Start sequencing
If you would like to sequence photos on a wall using wall-safe tape, I suggest making 4 prints on one 4×6 sheet as a way to make a slightly bigger thumbnail. I believe the wall or an even larger sketchbook is a good option to play with sequencing.
Just have fun
Ultimately, the process of making a small sketchbook or sequencing photos on the wall is a fun way to look at work. Don’t take it too seriously and use it as a creative way to think about your photography. There are unlimited options to make interesting sketchbooks using photography. Just do it yourself and give it a try!