My culinary portfolio

So, for some reason the photographer and designers at work think I make a pretty good chef. My portfolio is growing. Here are two photos that should naturally make one feel uncomfortable. The first one makes me look like a Muppet and the second, well, is modeled after the movie Ratatouille.

Shot 1:

Shot 2:

Even though these are quite disturbing, I think the second one really brings out my elbows - a feature seldom considered when assessing beauty.