David Poller grew up in Miami and studied journalism at the University of Florida.
He has worked as a photojournalist at newspapers and international wire services from Miami to Alaska, including the San Diego Union-Tribune, where he was photo editor. He has also taught photography overseas and in San Diego.
Currently he is self-employed as a freelance photographer, covering editorial and commercial assignments from Southern California. Poller is a member of the NPPA and NLGJA - The Association of LGBTQ Journalists.