what is proper way to save pictures in SQl database and call it through JSP ?

Hi guys, I usually store picture path in DB and call them through 'getContextPath()' mehtod using this method I can call pictures and Text on same page simultaneously, But if I use BiteStream to call pictures after changing MIME type i can't see text on same page. Please tell me proper way to do this, and Please send me a proper programe code regarding this segment(If possible). Please help me I am really confused !