My girlfriend agreed (in fact she was eager) to make pose for some photos. We did this and others that will follow in my own bedroom, which is far from being a studio. I liked the result, but would like to hear any comments.
The photo on my pc screen is looking bluish, while the print I scanned is definitely black and white. I wonder what I should do to correct that?
You could try a red filter which may reduce the imperfections in her skin. Try focusing on the bottom eyelid from this angle and maybe use a longer lens. The forehead and hair are not as important as the eyes nose and lips and the longer lens would further distance the body from the face via faster focus falloff. I'd also consider removing the necklace. Consider using less light on the body and more bounce on the face.
None of what I suggest is certain to work, it is simply an extrapolation from what I see in the image.