How to store image files in the backend of a site

Question

Hi,

I am building a site, and started getting into developing the backend. This web site will be to display images to a visitor. For development purposes, I'd like to test everything first before going live.
What is the best way of storing these images. I have just finished setting up my Wamp server, and added a new db with phpMyAdmin. I found that I can store each image directly in the mySQL database as a BLOB data type. But is this the best way to go, refer any other way for me.

Thank you!!