file upload

I wonder if anyone could give me advice on how to upload a file to a database.

I want to be able to store pdf's and images to a mysql database that can then be displayed in a webpage.
I'm using php and mysql along with dreamweaver 8 to build the site. I obviously need a form that allows me to browse my HD and select the image/pdf, then upload it to a "storage" folder on the server. I suppose I then need another form that will enable me to insert the path to that image/pdf. Is this correct ?
Am I missing anything ?

Thanks