What is a Reasonable Photog Budget?

We have our first photog appt next week and we'd like to go into the meeting with a ballpark/estimated budget.

One thing we know for sure if that we don't want any videography as it's not really our style. Pictures/album are really important to us and we love lots of black and white pics. Our style also leans towards the more photojournalistic side of things.

Any thoughts?! Any tips on how/what to negotiate?

Thanks in advance!

PS - Our appt next week is with ************** and we LOVE their work. They're also a preferred vendor at our RH.