Jenny Pike

Jenny Pike (; July 23, 1922 – April 19, 2004) was a Canadian photographer and servicewoman. She worked in London during WWII, and was the only female photographer to help develop the first photos of the D-Day landings. After the war, she worked as a darkroom technician for the police in Victoria, British Columbia.

Early life Jenny Whitehead was born July 23, 1922 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She had three older siblings.

Career and marriage In early 1943, Whitehead offered her services as a photographer to the Royal Canadian Navy, and in February she was accepted as a probationary recruit in the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service. Her father supported her and helped her write letters to apply for the job. His act of support was not the norm for the time. In August, Whitehead took a photography training course in Ottawa, and was one of only seven female recruits in the class.

In 1969, Pike started working for the Victoria City Police Identification Unit as a darkroom technician, finally retiring in 1983. She continued taking pictures as an amateur photographer for many years afterwards.