1. A method comprising: transferring a plurality of image files from a memory of a digital imaging device to an external device, wherein the external device comprises an external device database; accessing a set of image utilization fields of at least one customizable profile, the at least one customizable profile being stored on a database of the digital imaging device; modifying each transferred image file by the external device in accordance with the set of image utilization fields; and storing the modified transferred image file along with the set of image utilization fields in the external device for subsequent use; wherein one of the set of image utilization fields is a unique imaging device identification that is specific to a particular digital imaging device and that permits access to at least one of the customized profiles.