The invention provides a method and system for distributing affiliate
images in a peer-to-peer (P2P) photosharing network comprising multiple
peer nodes and a peer server, wherein each of the peer nodes execute a
peer application that allows the peer nodes to communicate with each
other and with the peer server over a network. Aspects of the present
invention include customizing the peer application for the affiliate by
branding the peer application with brand identifiers of the affiliate and
by bundling low-resolution images of the affiliate with the customized
peer application. Thereafter, the customized peer application is
distributed directly to the fan base of the corresponding affiliate.
During execution of the customized peer application, a user may place an
order for merchandise imprinted with at least one of the low-resolution
images. When the order is subsequently processed by the peer server, any
low-resolution image in the order is replaced with its corresponding
high-resolution image for final printing.