IMac i7 how can i calibrate my monitor/colors before taking to photo printer

is there anything in my applications that calibrates the colors on my monitor so what i see is what i get at the photo printer.  have Final cut/DVDstudio pkg, aperture, photoshop.  i sounds like i need a 3rd party software application?  any brand suggestion for mac.  a shop suggested ___monkey?  spy__?

A color-calibrated workflow requires time and money to set up and maintain.  There is a good bit of excellent information available on the Web -- the site Northlight Images has much to offer.
See also this post (among many -- search here and elsewhere for "color calibration", "X-Rite ColorMunki", etc.)

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