Getting consistent exposure with correct white balance, you may opt to print your images. But why my images are too dark, too light and it's not the same color from what I'm seeing on my monitor when I'm printing? Here's a video from another well-known photographer Karl Taylor on Monitor Color Calibration.
Monitor Color Calibration from Karl Taylor
After calibrating your monitor, you need to calibrate also your images. The image below which looks like a make-up or water coloring kit is a color checker passport which is used for color correcting your images. The tool creates a profile which you can use to achieve an accurate and consistent colors. Check out the video on how to use the color checker passport.
X-Rite Color Checker Passport
Using the Color Checker Passport from X-rite
The videos above are only the basic of color management, you may want to check other books, tutorials or references for an in-depth understanding.
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