Abstract: There is described herein a method for generating an image, the method comprising: receiving at least one data file comprising at least one subject image and options information related to desired parameters for a rendered image, the options information including at least a selection for a template that defines a composition and layout for the rendered image and a selection for a background onto which the subject image is to be superimposed; retrieving the template from a database in accordance with the selection; generating the rendered image dynamically by replacing fields in the template with the at least one subject image and with elements corresponding to the options information; and outputting a signal embodying the rendered image.