The Canadians celebrate the day after Christmas as Boxing Day. As a Yankee, I had to go look that up. But when Canadians throw a party, well, how can one refuse, right?

Today's post is to let you know that a couple of Canadian companies are kicking off some sales for photographers that are not to be missed.

Red Leaf

As the ad says, 30% everything in their store. I think their presets are one of the best in the business. Simply use the code “REDLEAF” at checkout.

Photography Concentrate

My friends, Lauren and Rob Lim have opened their store again to a special 30% off sale. This IS the time to grab one of these products:

1. Extremely Essential Camera Skills
Learn to take control over that snazzy camera of yours

2. Super Photo Editing Skills
Become an editing ninja, and conquer Adobe Lightroom

3. Simple Wedding Photography
Discover the art and business behind wedding photography

4. The Creativity Field Guide
Defeat creative block, and take your photos to new heights

5. Backup or Die
Learn exactly what to do to backup your photos and keep them safe

6. How We Did It: Lobster Island
Come behind the scenes with us on a photo adventure on the high seas

7. Awesome Album Design Skills
Fall in love with designing albums in Adobe InDesign

Now is the time to ramp up for 2014. Making smart decisions on what educational or workflow tools to buy now will help you through 2014. That's a promise.

As always, I recommend products and services that I have tried first hand. I wouldn't feel right about promoting anything without giving it a shot first to see how it would help my photography business.

If and when you do buy any of the products mentioned above, come back here and let me know below. Email me your receipt (showing me your mailing address) and 3 of you will receive Gary Vaynerchuk's new book: Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How To Tell Your Story In A Noisy, Social World.

Seems appropriate since it is Boxing Day today!