Tele photos are often used in photography to capture images from a distance. However, there are different synonyms to describe tele photos that are used in different fields of photography. Long shots or long lenses may be used to capture distant subjects or to achieve an overall sense of scope in the picture. In wildlife photography, these types of shots are called telephoto lenses or wildlife lenses, while in sports photography, they are known as sports lenses. Other synonyms for tele photos include zoom lenses, tele zooms, and telephoto zoom lenses. Whatever the synonym used, tele photos are an indispensable tool for photographers looking to capture distant or hard to reach subjects.