How can I store Images in the MySQL Database

[Mulley, Nikhil]

Hi Lists ,
 
    My Query is How Can I store Images in the MySQL Database , and how to Index them , 
can anybosy help me on this please
 
    I am starting out a Online Photo Gallery and want to share them , and I want to 
make the search available, Does anybody has already done on this ?
 
    Please help me in this.
 
Regards,
Nikhil.