Every wedding deserves to be captured for posterity in print. Your pictures aren't just any images. They are souvenirs, heirlooms for your descendants to look at and exclaim over. So it makes sense to get a photographer who will really bring out the best images of your special event.

Here are some things you should check when looking for the photographer for your wedding:

- His previous work must appeal to you. Put yourself in the place of the people in the images in his sample albums. Are these how you'd like your pictures to look?

- Confirm if he will be the photographer at your wedding himself or if he will assign someone else. Some shops have many photographers in their stable. You need to see the work of the person who will actually be handling your event.

- Promptness is a very important trait in wedding photographers. Your wedding is a once in a lifetime event. His being late will make a difference in your album.

- His attitude and appearance will also be important. You are looking for someone who can make the transition shots very smoothly, has good crowd control and who looks presentable and acceptable at your event. The last thing you need are offended friends and relatives on your wedding day.

- You can't argue that some people have a great eye and timing. You need someone who can capture the soul of your nuptials, not someone who will make you all look like you're posing for high school class picture.

- Cost is the last item on your list. Once you've found the photographer you like it's best to find out if your budget can accommodate his fee. Keep in mind that the higher his skills, the higher his fees will be too.