at home

A pleasant domestic scene, but it looks like the exposure is a compromise. The bit of outdoors we see through the window looks to be 1 to 2 stops over exposed. The interior seems underexposed by about the same amount. This is the "classic" problem of photographing architectural interiors that have significant outdoor views. In the digital world, this can be solved by merging two identical shots with different exposures. For us analog guys, there are several choices. Wait until dusk when the interior light level is about equal to the exterior light level, or use more interior light such as fill flash or even a painter's work light bouncing off ceiling or walls. Try taking indoor and outdoor meter readings and see how different they are. It's a problem worth solving!

thank you, JC.
i was shooting the light, not my daughter and her new baby. i metered for the arm of her chair and let everything fall where it may. the light and shadow seemed so restful ...

Hope it's helpful. And, congratulations on the expansion to the family!