Telephotography is a process of capturing distant images using specialized cameras and lenses. There are various synonyms for telephotography such as telephoto imaging, long-range photography, telephoto shooting, and telephoto capture. These terms describe the process of taking photos from a distance. Telephoto lenses magnify the subject, making it appear closer without the photographer needing to move physically closer. Other related terms include zoom photography, which involves using a variable focal length lens, and super telephoto photography, which involves using lenses with extreme focal lengths. In short, telephotography and its synonyms all relate to capturing images of objects or subjects that are far away.