Load multiple images from directory?

What is the best way to use CF to load multiple images from a server directory please? I have CF calling a stored procedure that returns an array of file names. I am using a Flex front end, and wonder if I should just pass the file name array to Flex and let it loop through and load each image into an array. Or is it possible from within my CFC to use the file name array to get CF to grab the images and then pass that image array back to Flex? If so, is there any advantage to either approach? TIA,

Mic.